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183933 tn?1290216962

lymph nodes

Hi, I was wondering if it is normal to be able to feel your lymph nodes in your neck even if they are not swollen.
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125112 tn?1217273862
I agree with Tony. Pressing them can keep them in a constant state of agitation.
Further, from what I have been told, that some times after an infection, nodes may not go down to pre-infection size.

Sounds to me that you have nothing to worry about.
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183933 tn?1290216962
Oh thank you, and yes, I have been poking around at them.
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yeah pretty normal, most lymph nodes are superficial, between muscle and skin, sometimes thinner people can palpate them easier. i dont recomend pressing too much on them. they may swell..probably not..
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