A member asked:

Are these swollen lymph nodes? i feel many little balls in my armpit zone (about 5 or 4mm or smaller)hiv scared, low risk, no fever, had a sore throat

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Dr. Matthew Fero answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Axillary lymph nodes: ...are located in your arm pits. They are deep in the soft tissue and are generally identifiable only on deep palpation (feeling with the fingers) if they are larger than 1 cm in diameter. Nodules within the skin, that are visibly inflamed, or are very superficial, are likely to be a skin or hair follicle infection. A physical exam with an experienced physician is the best place to start.

Answered 4/19/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Likely: Sounds like minimally enlarges lymph node verging on normal size. To make sure and put your mind at ease, see an MD.

Answered 3/29/2018

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