Question 1

can very very slim people usually feel lymph nodes in the arm pit due to just being slim and no other cuase?

Accepted Answer

: yes

Question 2

can very very slim people usually feel lymph nodes in the arm pit due to just being slim and no other cuase?

Accepted Answer

: Being thin does allow someone to feel lymph nodes. Although the ability to feel or palpate for them is more important. Before going to medical school I was a chiropractor.  As a result of being a chiropractor. My sense of touch is very well developed, so in general, my skill level to palpate allows me to feel lymph nodes many doctors can't feel. A sensitive  and diserning touch is more  important

Question 3

can full body eczema cause lymph nodes in arm pits to swell?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: Yes, chronic eczema can cause your lymph nodes to swell because of low grade infection.

Question 4

if you have a cold, can the lymph nodes under your arm pits be sore? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Sure: A cold attacks your whole body, really.  It is not usual to get swollen lymph nodes everywhere but it could happen.  Also a new deodorant, lotion or soap could do this too.  If the lymph nodes don't go away or get smaller in 2 weeks see your doc.  If you have fever over 101, pain in the nodes, trouble breathing, or anything else scary get checked today. (Don't squeeze the nodes often, check weekly

Question 5

i noticed that my lymph nodes in my arm pits are swollen and sore but i feel fine, i don't have a family dr, should i got to a walkin or wait it out?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked out: Swollen tender lymph nodes in the arm pit could be due to an infection or something more serious.  this should be check out by your physician very soon.  Until you are seen, heat applied to the area may proofed some benefit.

Question 6

normal to feel lymph nodes few inches above arm pit?i feel a couple there. went to doctor,he felt one about 0.7 cm, said its normal cause im skinny?

Accepted Answer

Normal if nodes same: Lymph nodes under your arm are usually considered normal but if you have other symptoms like fever, muscle aches and pains, general malaise, it could be consistent with a developing viral infection and if your symptoms persist beyond a week to two weeks then he could indicate an underlying serious bacterial infection and a infectious disease consultation is warranted

Question 7

if you have a bad cold can the lymph nodes under your arm pits get swollen and/or sore? what are some things that can cause this, if not the cold?

Accepted Answer

Could: happen.  Lymph nodes will get sore when body trying to fight off infections.  Could be due to the cold could be skin irritation. But wait until you feel better. If the nodes don't calm done look for other causes.   Since you are not feeling well I believe this is the cause

Question 8

can lymph nodes swell infrequently ? i've been to the doc for neck swelling and arm pit pain but 4 docs have said they feel no swelling any ideas ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and several: Lymph nodes part of our immune defense system for virus, microorganisms & cancer. About 1% of blood plasma (water) which departs arterial-end of capillaries is not picked back up at venous-end, body wide. Lymph vessels return this excess water (& whatever is in the water) from around cells back into the blood stream. Lymph nodes, full of white blood cells, remove items/cells recognized not healthy.

Question 9

pain in the area around my lymph nodes in both arms for the past few days, not my arm pits but area just above elbow.  no fever.  should i call dr.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Since it is impossible to no if it serious or not from your symptoms , you should go see a doctor.

Question 10

i have pain  off and on (little/no swelling) in my left arm pit lymph nodes and extending 4" out toward my nipple.  however, i am a 53 yr old male???

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Please get seen by a physician as soon as possible .Lymph nodes are specialized structures in the body that filter lymph fluid of harmful pathogens, cancer cells, and cellular waste. Good luck

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Can very very slim people usually feel lymph nodes in the arm pit due to just being slim and no other cuase?

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Can very very slim people usually feel lymph nodes in the arm pit due to just being slim and no other cuase?

A member asked:

Can full body eczema cause lymph nodes in arm pits to swell?

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If you have a cold, can the lymph nodes under your arm pits be sore? thanks!

A member asked:

I noticed that my lymph nodes in my arm pits are swollen and sore but i feel fine, i don't have a family dr, should i got to a walkin or wait it out?

A member asked:

Normal to feel lymph nodes few inches above arm pit?i feel a couple there. went to doctor,he felt one about 0.7 cm, said its normal cause im skinny?

A member asked:

If you have a bad cold can the lymph nodes under your arm pits get swollen and/or sore? what are some things that can cause this, if not the cold?

A member asked:

Can lymph nodes swell infrequently ? i've been to the doc for neck swelling and arm pit pain but 4 docs have said they feel no swelling any ideas ?

A member asked:

Pain in the area around my lymph nodes in both arms for the past few days, not my arm pits but area just above elbow. no fever. should i call dr.?

A member asked:

I have pain off and on (little/no swelling) in my left arm pit lymph nodes and extending 4" out toward my nipple. however, i am a 53 yr old male???

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