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What could a swollen painful lymph node mean?
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A painful: Swollen node is usually a healthy response to a local infection or recent injury.
Answered 2/26/2013
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Infection: At your age, a swollen and painful lymph node could represent an infection in that part of your body. If you have a primary physician it's a good idea to get checked.
Answered 10/27/2016
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