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What to do if i have painful swollen occipital lymph node?
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Lymph nodes: May come from neck issues. Start with warm compresses three times a day and ibuprofen If it persists have it checked out with your doctor
Answered 9/7/2018
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Good evening doctors. What causes the occipital lymph nodes to be swollen ?Thank u.
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