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A member asked:
Can slim people feel their own submandibular, submental and cervical lymph nodes whenever there not swollen as 1/2 an inch mobile lumps? even when no infection is present?
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Yes, normal lymph nodes can be palpated in thin individuals, best to confirm with your pediatrician or primary care doc during your annual exam.
Answered 10/23/2022
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