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What Are Lymph Nodes?

I am a 23 year old female. I found a skittel sized bumb right underneath my right jaw bone, below my ear on my neck 3 days ago. I am wondering what this could be. I have read up on it and found that it may be a lymphnoid, possibly a swollen one. I made an appointment with my physician to see what it may be. I doent really hurt or hasnt changed in size, if anything seems as its gotten a little smaller if that.
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
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Lymph nodes are small glands located throughout the body. They help fight infection and drain fluids back into the bloodstream. Lymph nodes in the areas you mention commonly swell up a little. A salivary gland is also close to the area you describe and it can also swell, but this is usually painful. Your doctor should be able to tell from exam. Hope this answers your query.
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What Are Lymph Nodes?

Lymph nodes are small glands located throughout the body. They help fight infection and drain fluids back into the bloodstream. Lymph nodes in the areas you mention commonly swell up a little. A salivary gland is also close to the area you describe and it can also swell, but this is usually painful. Your doctor should be able to tell from exam. Hope this answers your query.