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I have a swollen occipital lymph node-- at least that's what i think it is. it's rock-hard and about the size of a pea. just noticed a couple days ago?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swollen occipital LN: May be from throat, ear sinus infection. even allergies with concommitant mild infection. If does not resolve in 2-3 weeks or if gets bigger, associated with fever ,headache, pain ,confusion follow up with doc/urgent care, non resolving lymph nodes need to be checked.

Answered 3/30/2018

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