Swollen glands in the neck, armpit or groin usually mean your body is fighting an infection nearby. Most settle within a couple of weeks.
Glands that swell with an infection usually shrink within 2–3 weeks. A node that persists beyond a month, keeps growing or feels hard and fixed should be checked.
Usually not — infection is far more common. But painless, hard, growing nodes, especially with weight loss or night sweats, need medical assessment.
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