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I have swollen lymph nodes right now and they hurt whe i touch th and turn my neck, i also have a inflamed throat, what can make the lymph node better?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Swollen lymph nodes: Treatment of your sore throat will help alleviate the pain in your lymph nodes.

Answered 9/14/2013

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Get tested: I recommend you get tested for strep throat and for mono. Lymph nodes will become smaller and may even go away after the infection clears.

Dr Prasad agreed

Answered 9/14/2013

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A member asked:

I have swollen lymph nodes right now and they hurt whe i touch th and turn my neck, i also have a inflamed throat, what can make the lymph node better?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Dr Prasad agreed

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