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Docs, could a sprained neck cause swollen occipital and posterior cervical lymph nodes?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: No, swollen lymph nodes typically are not related to an injury. They are usually from infection of other inflammatory process.

Answered 9/22/2017

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No: Swollen lymph nodes can result from infections, tumors and from other inflammatory conditions

Answered 9/13/2017

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