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A member asked:

Really tender lymph nodes on the top/back of my head, and the back/side of my neck down to my clavicle for a week. now tender nodes on ribs. causes?

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See a doc: Please consult your doc. It can be from infection, inflammation or other problem in the system.

Dr Stachler agreed

Answered 10/17/2015

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