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Sent to Health Experts August 27, 2006 6:40 p.m.

Under my left are is a large one inch hard very sore bump. Can you tell me something about this? I am healthy and active. This is a swollen lymph node. How does it happen, what helps it to go away?

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warmth then cooling

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August 27, 2006 6:46 p.m. (5 minutes and 47 seconds later)

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It is possibly a swollen lymphnode as a result of an infection in an area close to that lymphnode like some place on arm , in the armpit or on the shoulder area. You may need antibiotic prescription. Please see a doctor.

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Edited by vyetimyan on August 27 2006 at 6:46pm

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Sent August 27, 2006 6:48 p.m. (2 minutes and 36 seconds later)

thank you, I believe that much I was aware of. Is there anything I can do for it until my visit to the dr. come available? Or just the script?

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August 27, 2006 7:01 p.m. (12 minutes and 24 seconds later)

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