A member asked:

I can feel my tonsillar lymph nodes on both sides of my neck, is that normal to be able to feel them?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: If you can feel them on the side of the neck, they are not tonsils but likely from something else. If this has been present for more than a month or is getting worse, best to see your doctor.

Dr Taylor agreed

Answered 8/27/2016

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A member asked:

I can feel my tonsillar lymph nodes on both sides of my neck, is that normal to be able to feel them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Taylor agreed

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