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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In Armpit And Neck?
My lymph node in my armpit is slightly swollen, as well as the one on the left side of my neck, the on in my armpit has been there for about a month, it doesnt really hurt, it jist bothers me, its only about the size of a dime or so, what could be causing this?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
The swollen lymph nodes are suggestive of an infection in the head and neck area. This can be related to diseases like lymphoma also. You need to get an FNAC of the nodes done to find the exact cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
The swollen lymph nodes are suggestive of an infection in the head and neck area. This can be related to diseases like lymphoma also. You need to get an FNAC of the nodes done to find the exact cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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