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If it swells up whenever unwell or due to bug bites then reduces in size, is this a good sign. it's never full shrunk since tonsillitis? it is also very movable.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

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Lymph nodes: If small, soft, mobile non tender, will take its time to resolve, otherwise requires medical evaluation and follow up

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Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

If it swells up whenever unwell or due to bug bites then reduces in size, is this a good sign. it's never full shrunk since tonsillitis? it is also very movable.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Jones agreed

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