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Can poking a pea sized lymph node an inch below chin make it hard for awhile. can't seem to gage if its moveable since its small but hardens poking it?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Stop pinching: Yes. Of course. Causing trauma like this to your skin can also cause a scar and permanent damage!

Answered 5/11/2014

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A member asked:

Can poking a pea sized lymph node an inch below chin make it hard for awhile. can't seem to gage if its moveable since its small but hardens poking it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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