Why is my lymph node swollen even after antibiotics?

A week ago I had a fever, sore throat, felt really tired and my right lymph node on my neck was swollen. I was tested for mono and I didn’t have that but my white blood cell count is apparently high. My doctor gave me antibiotics that would fight an infection and I feel completely healthy now and energetirc, but my right lymph node is still swollen. I have taken three antibiotics so far and I have three more to go. Is this normal? PLease tell me that it isn’t anything more serious. :(

Answer #1

when you get sick., your body has systems to defend against infections…one of these systems is the lymphatic system…put into lamens terms, to protect against infection, these lymph nodes absorb these infection material…you have swollen lymph nodes because your body is reacting to an infection of some sort…don’t worry, give it a few days and drink plenty of water and juices to help build up the T-cells and and white bloods cells…the swelling should go down and you should go back to feelng like your normal self…

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