What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes?

Posted on Sat, 11 Oct 2014

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Question : I HAVE BEEN LOSING MY HAIR, AND HAVE A SMALL MARBLE NODULE ON THE SIDE OF MY NECK UNDER THE JAW LINE AREA, I HAVE ASKED MY PRIMARY CARE MD, AND SHE JUST DIDN'T PALPATE IT, BUT I AM ALSO FEELING FATIQUE, DO I NEED TO SEE A SPECIALIST REGUARDING THIS?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can see a specialist

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand that you are really worried because of the swelling in the neck region.
Although I can assure you that most of the swellings in this area are either due to swollen lymph nodes or due to swollen neck glands ,but still it would be better to see a specialist for proper examination.

You can see an ENT Specialist for the same.

Dr Geetika Paul

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