Question 1

is it normal to be able to feel lymph nodes in certain places around the body and when the body is in certain positions?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Lymph nodes are like little beans. The feel like beans of various sizes but similar shapes. Areas of multiple enlarged beans can mean a problem. If the beans grow together in a mass and start to stick together or onto something else, that can mean a big problem. Individual, movable nodes that grow to a nickel in diameter are usually ok in kids, teens, or young adults, but may need a doctor's exam.

Question 2

is it normal to feel lymph nodes that are small, don't change, are moveable, & don't hurt? physical exams always ok. us 2y ago okay to.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lymph nodes are more palpable when we are youngsters, but if you have been evaluated and they have not since changed, then no cause for concern.

Question 3

can you feel lymph nodes in trapezius?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: May be palpable, especially with increase inflammation or infection. There are a chain in this region that may be palpable.

Question 4

can you feel lymph nodes on belt line?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: 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 5

on a thin individual would it be possible to feel lymph nodes on the back of elbows?

Accepted Answer

: Yes it is possible to feel lymph nodes in this area. The lymph node is a filter for bodily fluids that drain from the hand up into the central circulation. If there is an infection in the hand for example the filtering becomes more pronounced and the lymph node can enlarge.

Question 6

i have multiple feelable lymph nodes all over my body in pairs. my doctor said they feel fine but they feel above 5mm to me so how could they be. she said there likley feelable due to me being slim. but why likley if shes sure to what she felt?

Accepted Answer

: Your concern is not wrong. Pl see another doc for an opinion

Question 7

are you supposed to be able to feel lymph nodes in your groin? im confused whether or not youre supposed to feel them or if its normal to feel them. if i feel them does that mean theyre enlarged or can you just feel them in certain people?

Accepted Answer

Groind nodes: Everybody has this. Insignificant and unimportant. Don't keep examining yourself: repeated prodding and poking might cause pain and enlargement, making it seem more important. Don't worry about it.

Question 8

can you feel lymph nodes in your groin?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: 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 9

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 10

should you be able to feel lymph nodes directly beside the spine in your neck?

Accepted Answer

Usually they are in-: -the front of the neck, not behind. If there's lumps in &amp; around Ur C-spine they R not lymph nodes.

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Is it normal to be able to feel lymph nodes in certain places around the body and when the body is in certain positions?

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Is it normal to feel lymph nodes that are small, don't change, are moveable, & don't hurt? physical exams always ok. us 2y ago okay to.

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Can you feel lymph nodes in trapezius?

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Can you feel lymph nodes on belt line?

A member asked:

On a thin individual would it be possible to feel lymph nodes on the back of elbows?

A member asked:

I have multiple feelable lymph nodes all over my body in pairs. my doctor said they feel fine but they feel above 5mm to me so how could they be. she said there likley feelable due to me being slim. but why likley if shes sure to what she felt?

A member asked:

Are you supposed to be able to feel lymph nodes in your groin? im confused whether or not youre supposed to feel them or if its normal to feel them. if i feel them does that mean theyre enlarged or can you just feel them in certain people?

A member asked:

Can you feel lymph nodes in your groin?

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

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Should you be able to feel lymph nodes directly beside the spine in your neck?

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