Question 1

can you pop a lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Not poppable: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 2

can you pop a swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

No: When lymph nodes enlarge they are solid structures, they are not filled with fluid, so they can't be popped.

Question 3

can i pop a lymph node outside the body?

Accepted Answer

Lymph Nodes: There are no lymph nodes outside the body. They are also not air filled cysts but are dense tissue that is not 'poppable'.

Question 4

i have pain in the left corner of my jaw (it pops), part of my neck under it that goes away after a few minutes. tmj? lymph node?

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Could be TMJ: Those symptoms could certainly indicate a TMJ problem. Visit my webpage on TMJ for more comprehensive explanation  here.......http://www.laserdentistbaltimore.com/tmj-therapy/

Question 5

i have an enlarged lymph node under my left ear could this be a cyst? and why did it just randomly pop up? how can i make it go away?

Accepted Answer

Facial mass: Masses of the head and neck need to be checked out by your primary care doctor.  This could be anything from a lymph node to a parotid gland mass to a infected cyst.  Without a proper history and physical from your doctor, there is no way to know exactly what it is.  Go see your physician.

Question 6

i have a quarter size lump on my groin,hurts too touch.it showed up before i shaved & i have two lumps on my underarm now.std or lymph node?wont pop.

Accepted Answer

Maybe both: In groin might be hernia or lymph node or abscess. The hernia, if that, should be reducible (be able to be pushed in). A lymph node should have sharp borders and be movable. An abscess probably most painful without sharp borders. If not sure go see your doc!

Question 7

hard tender swollen lump on hand just found. one part pops out more. lymph node or caused by previous injury, a cat bite 1 yr ago? cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Only a little: Is it red or inflamed? You need an urgent evaluation to rule out an abscess, which may require incision and drainage.Bumps from old cat bites are generally not tender.

Question 8

the left side of my jaw hurts, in the temporomandibular joint. left side pops when opening mouth. feels like theres a tiny mass too. like lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Joint: You need to be examined to determine reason for joint dysfunction.  You may have a displaced disc.  Start with your Dentist.

Question 9

7 yr old has a swollen knee since dec. & mri found a 9mm lymph node behind the pop. fossa, inter. fevers, dec. appetite, a few night sweats & no pain?

Accepted Answer

Knee: You need to rely on your physician to give you a definitive diagnosis. Good Luck

Question 10

i am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

Accepted Answer

: You are likely correct. Any disturbance of the skin surface as would be in tattoo removal may trigger enlargement of local nodes that can persist for a few weeks.

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I have pain in the left corner of my jaw (it pops), part of my neck under it that goes away after a few minutes. tmj? lymph node?

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I have an enlarged lymph node under my left ear could this be a cyst? and why did it just randomly pop up? how can i make it go away?

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I have a quarter size lump on my groin,hurts too touch.it showed up before i shaved & i have two lumps on my underarm now.std or lymph node?wont pop.

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Hard tender swollen lump on hand just found. one part pops out more. lymph node or caused by previous injury, a cat bite 1 yr ago? cause for concern?

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The left side of my jaw hurts, in the temporomandibular joint. left side pops when opening mouth. feels like theres a tiny mass too. like lymph node?

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7 yr old has a swollen knee since dec. & mri found a 9mm lymph node behind the pop. fossa, inter. fevers, dec. appetite, a few night sweats & no pain?

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I am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

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