Hi I have for quite a few years now how pain and swelling in my neck jawline and cheeks. I got the Epstein Barr virus when I was 11 years old and am now 21 years old. I also have enlarged lymph nodes appearing over the last 2 years. Do you think this is all connected?
Thank you for your question. I am Chat Doctor Carlson. Your conditions could be connected as well as otherwise. Epstein Barr virus infection could lead to a condition could Burkitt lymphoma which manifests itself by swollen and sometime painful lymph nodes in the head and neck region. I would however advise you consult a physician so that a biopsy of one of the lymph nodes is done, and pathological analysis carried out on it. Persistent enlarged painful lymph nodes lasting for over two years are an abnormal finding so my advice is you seek medical attention. Good luck