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Can my lymph node burst if i hit it hard enough? i was hit under the arm with the corner of a car door. worried about sepsis?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

No: They're solid. Even if you do injure one, it won't release infectious material.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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A member asked:

Can my lymph node burst if i hit it hard enough? i was hit under the arm with the corner of a car door. worried about sepsis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Killian agreed

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