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I have swollen lymph nodes in abdomen x2 weeks now, today noticed armpit, groin and leg lymph swollen as well. lots of symptoms, should i be worried?

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Yes: You should see a doctor and get some blood work done to find out why the lymph nodes are swollen. Swollen lymph nodes are usually a sign of an infectious process somewhere in the body.

Answered 10/30/2015

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swollen LN: Please go to ER/ urgent care or doc to be evaluated. We always check up on swollen LN. Could be infection- cat scratch fever, or castleman's disease, mass like ovarian, or lymphoma . Also a swollen leg is worrisome for a clots which can cause a clot in lung. Please f/u today

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