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What Casues Swollen Lymph Nodes In Neck?
Question: Where are the lymph nodes on your neck and what would cause them to swell
Brief Answer:
they are all over the neck
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
Lymph nodes are all over the neck, more on the anterior part of the neck.
They can get enlarged in case of head, neck and chest infections and malignancies.
Infective swellings are usually painful and malignant are usually painless and hard.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
they are all over the neck
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic.
Lymph nodes are all over the neck, more on the anterior part of the neck.
They can get enlarged in case of head, neck and chest infections and malignancies.
Infective swellings are usually painful and malignant are usually painless and hard.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Ashish Verma
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