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Are you supposed to be able to feel lymph nodes in your groin? im confused whether or not youre supposed to feel them or if its normal to feel them. if i feel them does that mean theyre enlarged or can you just feel them in certain people?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Groind nodes: Everybody has this. Insignificant and unimportant. Don't keep examining yourself: repeated prodding and poking might cause pain and enlargement, making it seem more important. Don't worry about it.

Answered 2/28/2020

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A member asked:

Are you supposed to be able to feel lymph nodes in your groin? im confused whether or not youre supposed to feel them or if its normal to feel them. if i feel them does that mean theyre enlarged or can you just feel them in certain people?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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