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Suffering from serious health anxiety. will constantly touching and poking lymph nodes make them bigger and harder? i have an appt next week.
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Not bigger or harder: No, poking your lymph nodes will not make them bigger or harder, but it could irritate them and make them more sore. I'm not sure whether your appointment is with your physician or a therapist -- but both kinds of professionals can be useful to you. Best wishes for your health and well-being.
Answered 5/1/2017
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