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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In Groin Area After Taking MMR Shot?

Hello my baby had her mmr shot and about 1 week later she had swollen lymph nodes in her groin area about 4-5 of em their about pea size its been about 1 month and their still there her dr wants a biopsy done please help does this sound like cancer or anything serious were freaking out
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, the lymph node swelling in the drainage territories are common following certain clinical conditions.

* It is the associated symptoms of fever, localised tenderness or else which are vital to co relate on clinical grounds.

* The lymph node size of 4-5 mm size is not of worrysome post MMR shot (if the same was in gluteal or thigh region ).

* Asymptomatic lymph node enlargement does not need any medical therapy and they resolve over a period of time.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In Groin Area After Taking MMR Shot?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, the lymph node swelling in the drainage territories are common following certain clinical conditions. * It is the associated symptoms of fever, localised tenderness or else which are vital to co relate on clinical grounds. * The lymph node size of 4-5 mm size is not of worrysome post MMR shot (if the same was in gluteal or thigh region ). * Asymptomatic lymph node enlargement does not need any medical therapy and they resolve over a period of time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel