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If u press on a lymph node firmly can you tear the large artery or vein in neck?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: You may choke yourself or somebody else, please don't try it, let the doctors do it, they know how to examine without harm

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

If u press on a lymph node firmly can you tear the large artery or vein in neck?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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