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Discovered a lymph node year ago, left side back of neck under hairline. i've been squeezing it ever since. it has gotten bigger. should i be worried?
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Can you leave it: alone?Certianly,stop squeezing it and monitor it's size.If enlarges,show your doc soon.If stays the same,point it out when you see your doc.Not to worry,unless you have more enlarged nodes,weight loss,night sweats,fever,rash,...
Answered 5/11/2016
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