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Does lymph nodes normally swell when in stress? i recently felt some tenderness and swelling of lymph nodes somewhere below my ear, but now its gone
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Node enlargement: occurs as a result of stimulation by the immune system, usually in response to a variety of infections. Other less common causes include autoimmune disease, certain cancers and a few medications.
Answered 4/14/2019
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No: Lymph nodes do not swell because of stress and anxiety, but because of infections, such as when you have a cold or other infections. Sometimes if you scratch a pimple, it can result in swollen nodes in the area. Also swollen lymph nodes generally come and go.
Answered 5/15/2016
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