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What does a swollen lymph node on your collar bone mean?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Most likely...: It means that your body is fighting off an infection. If it doesn't resolve, continues to grow, or becomes painful, see your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Swollen lymphnodes: In the supraclavicular region ( collar bone ) needs to be evaluated as they may be signs of serious condition . Please see your doc
Answered 3/31/2017
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Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts. They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react. They shrink when all is well.
Answered 3/22/2019
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