are you supposed to be able to feel lymph nodes in your neck?
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Lymph node are usually too small to feel except in slim people when they can be felt as smooth pea-sized lumps in the groin. Another common exception is when people get a sore throat or an ear infection, which can make the neck lymph nodes enlarged, painful and tender.
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Lymph nodes usually swell in the area near an infection. If you have strep throat, for example, the lymph nodes in your neck may swell. Sometimes only one lymph node will swell, causing a sore throat on one side. In rare cases, swollen lymph nodes may be a sign of a more severe problem, such cancer or HIV.
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The axillary (arm pit) lymph nodes filter and/or trap lymph from the arm, chest wall and breast. It is often difficult to feel normal axillary lymph nodes. Not all enlarged axillary lymph nodes feel the same. It is also important to mention that enlarged axillary lymph nodes are not necessarily a sign of cancer.
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In general, cold and flu viruses tend to make your muscles achy and sore. There also are several lymph nodes (also called glands) in the neck that can become swollen and tender with illness. Swollen lymph nodes can make your neck feel stiff. They may even become so swollen that they feel like lumps in your neck.
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Detecting swollen lymph nodes Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw or on either side of the neck may hurt when you turn your head in a certain way or when you're chewing food. They can often be felt simply by running your hand over your neck just below your jawline. They may be tender.
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Lymph nodes often swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, infection, or tumor develops in or near the lymph node. Which lymph nodes are swollen can help identify the problem. The glands on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat.
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Depending on the cause of your swollen lymph nodes, other signs and symptoms you might have include: Runny nose, sore throat, fever and other indications of an upper respiratory infection. General swelling of lymph nodes throughout your body.
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Lymphatic tissue Lymph nodes can only be felt in the areas listed: head and neck. arms. axilla (armpits)
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['tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, and groin.', 'upper respiratory symptoms, such as a fever, runny nose, or sore throat.', 'limb swelling, which could indicate lymphatic system blockage.', 'night sweats.']
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People will commonly refer to the condition as "swollen glands." Cervical lymph nodes are simply lymph nodes located in the neck region. Lymph nodes are small structures located all over the body. They are part of the lymph system and have an important role in the immune system.
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Usually lymph nodes are not enlarged and thus not able to be felt, but if you have previously had an infection (such as tonsillitis) you may have noticed and felt lymph nodes becoming enlarged, painful and tender.
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Swollen lymph nodes Lymph is a fluid that helps fight infections. There's a concentration of lymph nodes near the armpit on both sides of the body. Your lymph nodes may become swollen and tender if you have a cold or the flu. There are also several types of lymphatic conditions that can cause armpit pain.
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Swollen Lymph Node: Swollen lymph nodes in the neck are another symptom of thyroid cancer (a symptom not related to thyroid nodules). Thyroid cancer can spread to the lymph nodes, which are scattered throughout your body to help you fight infection.
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A lump in the neck may be a sign of thyroid cancer. Or it may be caused by an enlarged lymph node. Swelling in one or more lymph nodes in the neck is a common symptom of head and neck cancer, including mouth cancer and salivary gland cancer. Lumps that come and go are not typically due to cancer.
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Lymph nodes are tiny, organ-like structures that are present throughout your body. This includes under your arms, in your neck, in your pelvis, and behind your ears. From time to time, your lymph nodes will swell. In many cases, the swelling is the result of an infection.
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Lymph nodes are located in many areas of your body, but most of the time you should not be able to feel them. Healthy lymph nodes are normally about the size of a pea, but numerous health conditions can cause them to swell and become larger. You may want to check your lymph nodes once a month.
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can cause lymph nodes to become enlarged. Enlarged lymph nodes close to the surface of the body (such as on the sides of the neck, in the groin or underarm areas, or above the collar bone), may be seen or felt as lumps under the skin. These are usually not painful.