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Don't worry about cancer etc. as nothing has been diagnosed yet. Neck swellings like lymph etc. can be anything from infections, to benign growth to malignant growths. Most of the time , if you have had a throat infection or dental caries etc, lymph nodes increase in size and once the infection comes down, the size reduces to the original one. In some individuals , it remains enlarged and fails to regress,which is quite normal.

In the presence of fever, weight loss, night sweats etc, lymph node swellings are more worrisome, as it might point to lymphoma etc.

I would suggest that you visit your physician at the earliest who might do a physical examination of your neck and advise accordingly.

And in any case, try to cut down on your smoking. Not good for your lungs as well as people around you.

Hope I hav e answered your question. In case you dont have any further queries, kindly accept my answer. Any reviews are welcome.

Have a wonderful day :)

Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

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I don't think you should be anxious. The decayed tooth could be a reason for swollen lymph nodes. Unlikely for the cause to be due to double dose of anesthetic.

If the weather is hot outside, it is quite normal for you to sweat.

In any case, it is very important that you visit your doctor so that he/she can palpate your neck and tell you what exactly it is.

Hope this helps.

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