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What can cause a bump in you're neck that can swell (not visibly noticeable) and then go down? my thyroid levels were normal last time i checked.

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Ans: May be a lymph node. Next to see your doctor for exam

Answered 10/2/2015

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