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Had some lymph nodes come and go but my anxiety makes me check for lumps and shoulder & neck aches. how much can severe anxity effect body and mind?

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Anxiety is an issue: Hello, It is not uncommon for a healthy person to have lymph node swelling that comes and goes since they protect the body from infection and other illnesses. However, anxiety or unecessary worry may be even more of a problem. Anxiety attacks can stop people in their tracks and can affect a person's abilty to function normally. Anxiet can also lead to illness including increasing infection rate

Answered 8/20/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Immune health: Having lymph nodes activate and resolve is a sign of health. It is not in any way a sign of illness, disease, cancer, or immune collapse. Our bodies fight off numerous foreign invaders all the time. Being able to feel your lymph nodes means you have proof of your health and the strength of the immune system in general.

Answered 7/4/2014

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