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What Causes Swelling In The Left Lymph Node Despite Treatment For Strep Throat?

I have had swollen glands for over 7 weeks after possible Strep throat...was treated for Strep but pain in left Lymph Node still swollen with mild pain, increasing size and pain after lying down. No pain or swelling on right side just the left side with effects on the left ear and headaches.
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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thanks for posting your query to hcm.
As I understand it could be due to some remaining infection . I suggest you to consult a ENT surgeon and undergo proper examination . You can take pain killer like Aceclophenac with serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief .

hope it will help you .
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What Causes Swelling In The Left Lymph Node Despite Treatment For Strep Throat?

thanks for posting your query to hcm. As I understand it could be due to some remaining infection . I suggest you to consult a ENT surgeon and undergo proper examination . You can take pain killer like Aceclophenac with serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief . hope it will help you .