Sarah Says: The signs of swollen glands
Published 3 Feb 20124 min 14 sec watch
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Dr Sarah Jarvis talks about the most common causes of swollen lymph glands and what the best ways are to treat them. Find out more: https://patient.info/health/neck-lumps-and-bumps-leaflet/features/what-your-swollen-glands-could-mean
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