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