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Could Anxiety Lead To Swelling In Lymph Nodes?

I have recently become sick im just wondering can your lymph nodes in your neck swell??
I suffer anxiety to so could that be the cause??? I have seen my doctor about it a while ago and she said she was not worried about it at all I have a habit of touching them a lot too
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Anxiety is a psychological disorder. it does not lead to lymph node swelling. lymph node swelling happens due to underline infection. There is no co-relation between two.

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Could Anxiety Lead To Swelling In Lymph Nodes?

hi Thanks for choosing healthcare magic Anxiety is a psychological disorder. it does not lead to lymph node swelling. lymph node swelling happens due to underline infection. There is no co-relation between two. Thanks