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I have been constantly poking and feeling the lymph nodes in my neck for about 7 months now, about 20 times daily. could this make me sick in any way?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

NO: No. If you have enlarged lymph nodes however, you should see your MD.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2015

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A member asked:

I have been constantly poking and feeling the lymph nodes in my neck for about 7 months now, about 20 times daily. could this make me sick in any way?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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