<human>: HiSwollen glands, can they stay raised after reducing down in size for a long period of time, or indeed forever.  I have had a swollen gland come up 9 weeks ago, and although it has reduced in size it hasnt completely disappeared.  They sent a blood test off whicChatDoctore back normal.  Another node raised in my groin, but again has gone down very quickly.  Any words of advice?
<bot>: Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The history suggests - lymph nodal enlargement, incomplete healing and recurrence in different location.2. Bascically lymph nodal enlargement is seen in the presence of localized or systemic infection / inflammation.3. First you have to treat the possible reasons for the nodal enlargement then the nodal pathology itself.4. An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology will be very helpful to evaluate the cause. I would recommend an ultrasound scan of the lumps for detail evaluation.5. After that one can think of the treatment. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.