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chris35747
chris35747

Hello, I’m not that worried but I still have to be sure. Around a month and a half ago I had gotten a sore throat that lasted over a week. I got antibiotics which I used for a week. Went back to the doctor who felt my nodes and said that if they didn’t go down within a month to come back. A few days before I was going to go back they eventually started to go back down but we’re still there. I decided not to go due to the decrease in size. Fast forward a week and I get a bad cold(Sore head throat and blocked nose). Checked my lymph nodes and seen that they were as swollen as they were last time. I know I don’t need anti biotics  because it’s just a cold and last time it was an infection. So should I go to the doctors now or just wait another month to see if they go down? Thanks for the help, Chris

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  • sweetmelissa
    sweetmelissa chris35747

    Posted

    It's normal for them to be swollen again.  That is their job, as they are ridding your body of the virus/bacteria that has resulted in your cold.   They should go down within a few weeks after your cold is over, but even then, they might not ever go back down to their original size.

    • chris35747
      chris35747 sweetmelissa

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply, I understand what your saying but mine have always been painless. That is definetly my biggest concern at the moment 
    • sweetmelissa
      sweetmelissa chris35747

      Posted

       It is perfectly normal for lymph nodes to swell.   Sometimes they may not ever go back down to their original size.. this is normal and they will be painless.  Also.. some people just naturally have larger lymph nodes and can feel them.  I can feel mine all throughout my body, in my neck, under jaw, behind neck, behind and in front of ears, armpits, groin, and even behind my head.  It's normal to feel them and for them to be painless.   If cancer is a concern for you, just remember this..  I read this study they conducted about what size an enlarged lymph node has a higher chance of being cancer, and out of over 1000 people, only 0.06% that had lymph nodes between 1 to 2 cm has cancer.  The chance was a lot higher with lymph nodes greater than 3cm.  So if your lymph nodes are just the size of a pea, do not worry about them.  It's when they hard rock hard, unmovable, and keep steadily growing, that are cause for concern. 

  • Philly89
    Philly89 chris35747

    Posted

    Sounds like they are just acting up due to your recent illness's. Even a common cold can cause them to swell (from what my doctor told me). I currently have some swollen lymph nodes on my head/neck which my doctor and ENT are guessing it is actually acne related. Lymph nodes can swell due to many reasons, and if you have been sick lately I would think that is directly related and wouldn't worry too much. If they all of sudden grow in size, like golf ball size, or if you experience any extreme fatigue, night sweats, or weight loss, then you should go back and see your doctor. - That's at least what I have gathered thus far on this topic lol

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