Lymph nodes can always be felt in the neck and groin. They are about the size of a bean. They never go away.

How long can lymph nodes last?

Swollen glands should go down within 2 weeks. You can help to ease the symptoms by: resting.

Are lymph nodes permanent?

Following infection, lymph nodes occasionally remain permanently enlarged, though they should be non-tender, small (less the 1 cm), have a rubbery consistency and none of the characteristics described above or below.