do swollen lymph nodes go away?
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For example, a bacterial infection may be treated with antibiotics, while a viral infection often goes away on its own. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy may be done to confirm the diagnosis. Any swollen lymph nodes that don't go away or return to normal size within about a month should be checked by your doctor.
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Swollen lymph nodes can be painful to the touch, or they can hurt when you make certain movements. Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw or on either side of the neck may hurt when you turn your head in a certain way or when you're chewing food.
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Usually lymph nodes are not visible. Once they enlarge, they can become visible in certain areas of the body. Especially behind the ear, or in your neck or groin, you might notice them as enlarged "bumps." Enlarged lymph glands can also often be felt by slowly moving your hands around the swollen area.
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See your doctor if you're concerned or if your swollen lymph nodes: Have appeared for no apparent reason. Continue to enlarge or have been present for two to four weeks. Feel hard or rubbery, or don't move when you push on them.
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Most people with glandular fever are unwell for 2 to 3 weeks, but tiredness and swollen lymph nodes can persist for several more weeks. In fact, it may take a few months before you feel completely well. It is important to take your time in getting back to normal.
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Lymph nodes fight infection and are located throughout your body. If thyroid cancer spreads to the lymph nodes in your neck, then the lymph nodes will become swollen. Lymph nodes can become enlarged for a variety of reasons—many of them not related to thyroid cancer.
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Those lumps probably feel soft and tender to the touch — and may even hurt a little. Swollen lymph nodes (or what doctors call lymphadenopathy) are common and are actually a good thing. The swelling in these pea- or bean-sized lymph nodes are one of your body's natural reactions to illness or infection.
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Reactive lymph nodes are usually just a sign that your immune system is doing its job by fighting off an infection. They should go down in size as you heal. If they feel hard or don't seem to be shrinking back to their usual size as your illness resolves (usually within a week or two), contact your doctor.
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If your swollen lymph nodes are tender or painful, you might get some relief by doing the following: Apply a warm compress. Apply a warm, wet compress, such as a washcloth dipped in hot water and wrung out, to the affected area. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
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In most cases, only one area of nodes swells at a time. When more than one area of lymph nodes is swollen it's called generalized lymphadenopathy. Some infections (such as strep throat and chicken pox), certain medicines, immune system diseases, and cancers like lymphoma and leukemia can cause this kind of swelling.
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A swollen lymph node should resolve without treatment. Skin or ear infections are common reasons for the node to swell. If a lump lasts more than 2 weeks or occurs alongside other symptoms, visit a doctor.
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Generally, the swollen breast tissue goes away within two to three weeks after birth. Gynecomastia during puberty. Gynecomastia caused by hormone changes during puberty is relatively common. In most cases, the swollen breast tissue will go away without treatment within six months to two years.
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can cause lymph nodes to become enlarged. Enlarged lymph nodes close to the surface of the body (such as on the sides of the neck, in the groin or underarm areas, or above the collar bone), may be seen or felt as lumps under the skin. These are usually not painful.
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Usually lymph nodes are not enlarged and thus not able to be felt, but if you have previously had an infection (such as tonsillitis) you may have noticed and felt lymph nodes becoming enlarged, painful and tender.
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Lymphedema. A possible long-term effect of lymph node surgery is swelling in the arm or chest called lymphedema. Because any excess fluid in the arms normally travels back into the bloodstream through the lymphatic system, removing the lymph nodes sometimes blocks drainage from the arm, causing this fluid to build up.
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Swollen glands are basically enlarged lymph nodes in the neck region, which you will get as your body fights various infections. During pregnancy, as your body undergoes hormonal and physical changes, the lymph nodes may swell up indicating that the body is fighting off specific infections.
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Lymph nodes that are swollen but not tender can be signs of a serious problem, such as cancer. In some cases, the swollen lymph node will get smaller as other symptoms go away. If a lymph node is swollen and painful or if the swelling lasts more than a few days, see your doctor.