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I noticed a swollen lymph node on my under arm today and it hurts when i touch it. it is not red or even visible from outside. should i be worried?

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Evaluation: you should see your doctor to be evaluated and find out cause of large lymph node and to be treated.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 4/26/2015

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A member asked:

I noticed a swollen lymph node on my under arm today and it hurts when i touch it. it is not red or even visible from outside. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Dr Italia agreed

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