Swollen lymph nodes on left side of neck since last year may, havent not grown. all soft, moves easily. very skinny guy. some ear aches just started?

Watch and wait: You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, you should see a doctor. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex.

Reassurance : If your lymph nodes not growing and not changed the quality of them in one year it's a good sign.. it maybe related to chronic pharyngitis often happens at your age. Just gargling the mouth with Listerine .

Mgt: The lymph nodes may be reactive and due to inflammation and infection. You should see your physician and additional testing may help to determine the cause.