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What could lead to my lymph nodes to swell?
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Many possibilities: There are too many possible causes to give you a reliable answer. I recommend you see your doctor for an evaluation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Many things: There are many things can cause enlarement of lymph nodes- including infection ( bacterial, fungal, virus, paracytes etc); inflammation/ autoimmune process, malignancy ( liquid and solid tumor) etc.
Answered 9/29/2016
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