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Lymph node gets smaller and bigger throughout the day. seems it constantly changes size but never gets bigger than .8cm. possible infection?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Yet it is hard to tell since you have given us no information on your symptoms or duration of this occurrence.

Answered 6/27/2019

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A member asked:

Lymph node gets smaller and bigger throughout the day. seems it constantly changes size but never gets bigger than .8cm. possible infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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