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What does swollen lymph node in back of head feel like?
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Depends: Lymph nodes are usually small 5mm soft, non tender and freely movable if they enlarge they may become tender or hard or fixed (non-movable) depending upon the cause of the enlargement.
Answered 6/8/2015
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