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A member asked:

Why would my lymph node in my neck be swollen if i am not sick with a cold or nor do i have any allergies?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sometimes: nodes swelling response to inflammation (not just infection). Take care.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 2/14/2019

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