Q: i have 2 occipital lymph nodes <1.5cm for 6 years now the one in the right is moving and the one on the left is not moving they do not grow plz help?

Get checked: Palpable lymph nodes in this area beyond puberty is relatively uncommon. Although there may be nothing to worry about, they should always be examined by a physician and considered in the context of other possible symptoms and medical history. Biopsy is often considered to rule out occult infection, immune problem or malignancy.

Q: hard occipital lymph nodes on either side of head. was in contact with sick person. one seems to have shrunk, they don't hurt. please help. thanks!

Probably normal: If that is all you find, and you are not sick, there is no reason to worry. It is very common to have prominent lymph nodes's at your age, a normal finding.

Q: what are a few reasons as to why my lymph node can become immovable? i've had two pea sized occipital lymph nodes for 6 months and they have not changed at all and they are both immovable? and it said online that's its normal for me to feel them?

: Pea sized nodes are normal. They are often found more often in sites where there is little or no surrounding fat or muscle tissue for them to hide in. With minimal surrounding tissue they may simply be attached there. Without an exam I could not be sure they were nodes or a cyst or even the knob like end of the mastoid bone.

Question 1

2 weeks after flu shot, tender and swollen occipital lymph nodes on right side of head and behind ear  - possibly be immune system reaction or virus?

Accepted Answer

Look elsewhere: This is very unlikely to be attributable to the flu shot. Since it is so localized have your scalp and ear examined.  
Thinking outside the box, sometimes knots in the muscles can be mistaken for lymph nodes.

Question 2

i am experiencing  2 enlarged or tender lymph nodes one is occipital lymph nodes which is hard and the other is at back of the neck and lightheadednes?

Accepted Answer

Warrants examination: by your doctor, could be an infectious process or another problem, can't be managed online, good luck

Question 3

what causes the occipital lymph nodes to swell?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Occipital lymph nodes commonly swell with viral processes.

Question 4

i am experiencing  enlarged or tender lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Lymph nodes can be enlarged for many reasons with infection being a very common reason. In this scenario they tend to be tender also. However, any persistently enlarged or tender nodes need to be evaluated by a medical person. Good luck

Question 5

are these tender neck lymph nodes a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: But probably not.  The question is how long they have been there, what other symptoms do you have or have had, how large are they, are they soft or hard, and other numerous questions to be sure.   Lymph nodes fight inflammation for a living, and when they do they may become larger and tender.  If you are worried, see your family doctor.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: tender lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are small structures that filter lymphatic fluid &amp; contain white blood cells. They are part of our  immune system &amp; help to fight infections. When inflamed they can feel sore to the touch.

Question 7

is it normal to feel several lymph nodes in several places on body ? there not bigger than 1cm and they are not tender ? should i be worried

Accepted Answer

Check with your doc: Probably nothing but better check with your doc to be safe.

Question 8

i have 2 occipital lymph nodes <1.5cm for 6 years now the one in the right is moving and the one on the left is not moving they do not grow plz help?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Palpable lymph nodes in this area beyond puberty is relatively uncommon.  Although there may be nothing to worry about, they should always be examined by a physician and considered in the context of other possible symptoms and medical history.  Biopsy is often considered to rule out occult infection, immune problem or malignancy.

Question 9

hard occipital lymph nodes on either side of head.    was in contact with sick person. one seems to have shrunk, they don't hurt. please help. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: If that is all you find, and you are not sick, there is no reason to worry.  It is very common to have prominent lymph nodes's at your age, a normal finding.

Question 10

what are a few reasons as to why my lymph node can become immovable? i've had two pea sized occipital lymph nodes for 6 months and they have not changed at all and they are both immovable? and it said online that's its normal for me to feel them?

Accepted Answer

: Pea sized nodes are normal. They are often found more often in sites where there is little or no surrounding fat or muscle tissue for them to hide in. With minimal surrounding tissue they may simply be attached there.  Without an exam I could not be sure they were nodes or a cyst or even the knob like end of the mastoid bone.

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2 weeks after flu shot, tender and swollen occipital lymph nodes on right side of head and behind ear - possibly be immune system reaction or virus?

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I am experiencing 2 enlarged or tender lymph nodes one is occipital lymph nodes which is hard and the other is at back of the neck and lightheadednes?

A member asked:

What causes the occipital lymph nodes to swell?

A member asked:

I am experiencing enlarged or tender lymph nodes.

A member asked:

Are these tender neck lymph nodes a cause for concern?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: tender lymph nodes?

A member asked:

Is it normal to feel several lymph nodes in several places on body ? there not bigger than 1cm and they are not tender ? should i be worried

A member asked:

I have 2 occipital lymph nodes <1.5cm for 6 years now the one in the right is moving and the one on the left is not moving they do not grow plz help?

A member asked:

Hard occipital lymph nodes on either side of head. was in contact with sick person. one seems to have shrunk, they don't hurt. please help. thanks!

A member asked:

What are a few reasons as to why my lymph node can become immovable? i've had two pea sized occipital lymph nodes for 6 months and they have not changed at all and they are both immovable? and it said online that's its normal for me to feel them?

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