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Q: Swollen Lymph Node On the Right Side of My Neck
asked by: conno on March 1st, 2007
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Hey im 15 and have recently found a lypmh node on the right side of my neck enlarged. I had a cold about 2 1/2 weeks ago and i noticed it but its still there now its shrunk a little but not much. And i am really scared about it. Its hard but not painfully sore.
somone help me out i dont know what to do
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Llewellyn
replied on March 5th, 2007
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Swollen lymph nodes are a symptom of many things, not just HIV. It is a sign of an infection, so it would make sense to have a swollen lymph node if you were sick recently.

Mono is not uncommon in teens. Mono is kind of like a cold or flu that lasts a month and is often accompanied by swollen lymph nodes. It is contagious, but it usually no big deal and clears up on its own. If you go to the doctor for it, they will tell you that you have to go home and wait it out anyway. Here is a site if you want to read more about mono: http://familydoctor.org/077.xml

As with anything, we cannot diagnose you with any certainty over the internet. If you are concerned, then talk to your doctor or school nurse. If you are doing anything that puts you at a higher risk for HIV/AIDS, such as having unprotected sex or using needles, then get tested just in case.
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