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Lymph node
I seem to have light swelling of lymph node on the right side of my neck. It appears to be slightly bigger in size and I am assuming it is a lymph node as it is soft pea shaped movable tissue. Left side seems to be normal. What could be the reason. Is it something to be worried about?
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Dr. Madhavi Yadav
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
28 yrs exp
Chennai
Any head and neck infection can cause a lymphnode in the neck.
The site size and more history is required for proper evaluation.
Kindly consult on practo or visit an ENT.
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Dr. Hajira Khanam
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Proper history and other relevant history needed.
Plz consult for treatment
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