Anonymous

3 years

My lymph nodes always swell and shrink

I am a girl 20 yo… I’ve small lymph nodes around my neck till my shoulder(like a baby grape size) … I’ve consult with doctor before this but the doctor said it’s nothing to be worried… but there’s a time when my lymph nodes swollen and shrink… is that smtg I should be worried cuz everytime it swollen it’s hurt… or is there any food that I can’t eat?

Greetings. Thank you for your question.

We truly understand your concern regarding the symptoms you are having which is lymph nodes that always swell and shrink. Don’t worry, we will try our best to comfort you.

For your information, there are a few causes that could cause swollen lymph nodes such as:

  • Strept throat
  • Ear infections
  • Tooth abscess
  • Cellulitis

Nevertheless, this condition can also be caused by other serious health problems, such as:

  • Tuberculosis
  • Lymphoma
  • Leukemia

You can discuss with our doctor online to know how to get the right treatment for your condition, as the possible underlying conditions must be treated concurrently.

Hope this answer helps you.

Have a good day. Thank you.

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