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Why would my lympth node be swallon on the side of my neck?
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Infection: Usually a sore throat or tonsillitis can cause lymph nodes to swell. Inflammation of the parotid glands also can cause this. Best to see your physician for a thorough physical exam.
Answered 2/28/2013
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Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad like bacteria, viruses, cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts. They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react. They shrink when all is well.
Answered 6/8/2013
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