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I've a swollen lymph node in my neck for some time now, my doc says it's nothing but i'm starting to worry as sometimes i get shoulder and ear pain?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Enlarged lymph: nodes are almost always caused by an infection. It is probably not related to shoulder pain. Ear pain might be occult infection. However, if your doctor says it is nothing, most likely it is just that. If it persists or worsens, consult your doctor again.

Answered 9/28/2018

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A member asked:

I've a swollen lymph node in my neck for some time now, my doc says it's nothing but i'm starting to worry as sometimes i get shoulder and ear pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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