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Swollen lymph nodes
Is it possible for lymph nodes to stay swollen for 6 months even if it is caused by infection. Size is 1.2*0.7cm which has not changed in 6 months. Fnac says non specific reactive lymphadenitis. Can it be Lymphoma or metastic cancer. What should i do?
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Yes, sometimes they do. Specially if it’s from seborrhoeic dermatitis of scalp and the primary cause is not addressed. Only oral antibiotics won’t help much
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Dr. Sunil Jalan
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
19 yrs exp
Kolkata
It can’t be lymphoma or metastatic cancer as it is very small and not increasing in size
To nothing much to worry
Still clinical examination will help you most
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Dr. Rajen Patel
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
25 yrs exp
Surat
consult online with proper history
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you need to go for ultrasound and FNAC report
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