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Does having swollen lymphatic nodes under your head, while having chicken pox means something?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal reaction: It is a normal reaction to your infection. The nodes will subside after a few weeks.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/3/2013

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A member asked:

Does having swollen lymphatic nodes under your head, while having chicken pox means something?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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