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Checking lymph nodes too much causing me to feel unwell?

Hi all, Ive been repetitively  touching lymph node in my chin which is causing it to swell and contract, i am trying to break the habbit. ive noticed when ive touched it too much i start to feel sick and have to lie down for a few hours. can this happen? can you make your self feel unwell by touching them too much?
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363281 tn?1643235611
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Hello~It appears to me that you have a form of health anxiety and that is what is causing you to not feel well. Stop touching them, and, if you are worried, have your physician exam them to reassure you that they are OK.
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