Swollen Glands (General)

You have generalized lymphadenopathy that has not been explained thus far. Since you don't describe other symptoms, this is likely a temporary reaction to a viral infection and the lymph node swelling should go away over the next seven to ten days. If it does not completely go away, call your doctor to arrange an evaluation.

If the lymph node swelling has already been there for three weeks or more, don't wait, contact your doctor's office today.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Faculty of Harvard Medical School Date Last Reviewed: 8/23/2006 Date Last Modified: 8/21/2006 Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.

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