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My lymph nodes (the ones people check when you're sick) are painful when i touch them but they aren't swollen? what could be wrong with me?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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Front of neck?: Lymph node tenderness usually indicates some type of inflammation ...A reaction to infection...Like a sore throat, cold flu, or other type of virus.If persists, c ur doc to check all of your lymph nodes.

Answered 2/10/2021

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A member asked:

My lymph nodes (the ones people check when you're sick) are painful when i touch them but they aren't swollen? what could be wrong with me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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