Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

It is very unusual for the lymph nodes to remain swollen for almost two years. Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes) is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Other causes include allergic reactions, arthritis, cancer, metabolic diseases and an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

For swollen lymph nodes, usually warm compresses and not ice compresses are used. In some cases, the passage of time and the use of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers and warm compresses may be all you need to treat swollen lymph nodes but as a thumb rule, any swollen lymph nodes that don't go away or return to normal size over about a month should be checked by your doctor.

Secondly, barnes thermometer in the armpit for 10 minutes immediately upon waking. If the temperature is 97.8 °F (36.6 °C) or below, it is indicative of hypothyroidism. A reading over 98.2 °F (36.8 °C) is indicative of hyperthyroidism. But this test is not useful in medicine and is used in alternative medicine.

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Wishing you good health.

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