Swollen lymph nodes
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Topic: Swollen lymph nodes
Posted By: EmDee
Subject: Swollen lymph nodes
Date Posted: 26 February 2011 at 9:37pm
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How long can lymph nodes stay swollen for?
Lilia had chicken pox at New Years and the lymph node behind one of her ears swelled to look like a golf ball. Anyway a couple of days ago, I noticed that it is still swollen, however no where near as big as it was. So how long does it take for them to go down? Do they go down?? ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
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Posted By: FionaO
Date Posted: 27 February 2011 at 9:14am
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Didn't want to read and run, honest answer is I don't know, but I think it can be a really long time. I would get them checked to be safe. Years ago I got something and got a swollen lump that has never gone away, the Dr said its just turned into a watery/fatty lump now but there is nothing wrong. ------------- 
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 28 February 2011 at 8:21am
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Thanks for that.
It doesn't seem to be bothering her. I'll give it a little more time and if it's still there in another week I'll take her to our GP. ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 28 February 2011 at 12:17pm
I had an enlarged reactive lymph node on my neck for months after I had been sick with some random viral infection (I ended up having a fine needle aspirate done on it - owie, but nothing wrong thank goodness). It did take ages to go away, but in my case, because I kept checking it (i.e. touching the lump), it caused it to hang around longer! Hope it does clear up soon, but make sure that she/you aren't touching it regularly, as that stimulates the lymph node tissue and delays it going away  -------------  
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 28 February 2011 at 1:51pm
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Thanks for that Blondy! She doesn't seem to realise it's even there so doesn't touch it and I don't want to bring attention to it, so have only gently stroked it a couple of times - will keep away from it now and just keep an eye on it ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |