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Can very slim people feel their lymph nodes as peas in locations such as the neck and groin etc? even when their not swollen/reacting to anything?

Q: can very slim people feel their lymph nodes as peas in locations such as the neck and groin etc? even when their not swollen/reacting to anything?

: Yes, lymph nodes can be felt if you are thin and there is no subcutaneous fat to cover them.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, lymph nodes can be felt if you are thin and there is no subcutaneous fat to cover them.

Answered 2/28/2022

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A member asked:

Can very slim people feel their lymph nodes as peas in locations such as the neck and groin etc? even when their not swollen/reacting to anything?

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