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Suggest Treatment To Cure Swollen Lymph Node

My daughter has had a swollen lymph node or gland for about 2 months under the jaw near her ear. (could have been longer this is when i noticed it)Our family doctor told us to give it 3 more weeks. It is still there it is about 1 to 1 1/2 . She now has another one forming under her chin area. It is smaller.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Hi
She should get an FNAC ( Fine Needle aspiration Cytology ) of the enlarged lymph node.
It may due to infection. But, it has to be confirmed by FNAC.
If you come back after FNAC report, I will clarify further.
Wish her good health.
Regards
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Suggest Treatment To Cure Swollen Lymph Node

Hi She should get an FNAC ( Fine Needle aspiration Cytology ) of the enlarged lymph node. It may due to infection. But, it has to be confirmed by FNAC. If you come back after FNAC report, I will clarify further. Wish her good health. Regards