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My neck (under the chin section) seems to swell up slightly. why?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 5/29/2015

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