Question 1

is it normal when my lymph nodes move when i press on them ?

Accepted Answer

: Yes.

Question 2

are lymph nodes that move aren't cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: We can't tell whether lymph nodes are cancerous or not just by feeling them for movement.  The only way to know for sure is to obtain tissue from the lymph node with either a needle biopsy or more definitively, an open biopsy that removes all or part of the node.

Question 3

can you feel your lymph nodes in your armpit and move i'm a skinny person so is this what it is?

Accepted Answer

: You can feel lymph glands in the armpits, especially while your arms are hanging down loosely against the side of your chest wall. When you stretch your arms high up, the lymph glands will retract deeper into the armpits.

Question 4

can you normally feel lymph nodes behind the knees they move and do not hurt?

Accepted Answer

No you do not feel : No you do not normally feel lymph nodes behind the knees.

Question 5

my lymph nodes on the right side of my neck are swollen and painful. they do not roll or move. what does his mean??

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy: Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of many clinical conditions from a simple viral infection to something more serious. See a physician who will determine what tests and or treatment are best for your specific situation.

Question 6

i have lymph nodes in my neck that feel really close together and seem like they move together. is this considered matted?

Accepted Answer

Maybe matted.: You should have the nodes checked by your physician. Enlarged nodes in your neck should be checked.

Question 7

my 3 year old has always had several palpable lymph nodes on the back of his head. they are soft and move. maybe 3 of them. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: The lymph nodes are normal if your child has a running nose or upper respiratory illness

Question 8

hey, is it normal for both of my occipital lymph nodes to be immovable? there both pea sized and have not changed in 2 months. i'm just concerned because i've read online that a node is bad if it doesn't move?

Accepted Answer

: I recommend that you go and see your doctor and ask him to examine the area and let you know what to do.  Guessing online like this is not the way to solve the problem!  Best wishes.

Question 9

i have palpable lymph nodes in my neck less than 2 cm \u0026 they move had them for a year haven't grown with no other signs of lymphoma should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Not to worry as long as they dont grow, are easily movable and are not firm.

Question 10

on both sides of my neck when i press down i feel like a pea/ bean thats elastic like and moves.. im freaking out because i think these are my lymph nodes. all my tests were negative so far for hiv. are my nodes swollen? they are painless. this new?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can feel your cervical lymph nodes and there is nothing wrong with that finding. Take care.

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Is it normal when my lymph nodes move when i press on them ?

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Are lymph nodes that move aren't cancerous?

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Can you feel your lymph nodes in your armpit and move i'm a skinny person so is this what it is?

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Can you normally feel lymph nodes behind the knees they move and do not hurt?

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My lymph nodes on the right side of my neck are swollen and painful. they do not roll or move. what does his mean??

A member asked:

I have lymph nodes in my neck that feel really close together and seem like they move together. is this considered matted?

A member asked:

My 3 year old has always had several palpable lymph nodes on the back of his head. they are soft and move. maybe 3 of them. is this normal?

A member asked:

Hey, is it normal for both of my occipital lymph nodes to be immovable? there both pea sized and have not changed in 2 months. i'm just concerned because i've read online that a node is bad if it doesn't move?

A member asked:

I have palpable lymph nodes in my neck less than 2 cm \u0026 they move had them for a year haven't grown with no other signs of lymphoma should i be worried?

A member asked:

On both sides of my neck when i press down i feel like a pea/ bean thats elastic like and moves.. im freaking out because i think these are my lymph nodes. all my tests were negative so far for hiv. are my nodes swollen? they are painless. this new?

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