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How do I know that my lymph nodes are swollen?

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Normally you shouldn't be able to feel your lymph nodes. They measure only about a half-inch across. When you get sick they can swell -- sometimes to two to three times their usual size -- to the point where you can distinctly feel them.

Other symptoms of swollen glands include:

    * Tenderness or pain when you press on them.
    * Symptoms of the underlying infection (fever, sore throat, mouth sore).
    * Red, warm, swollen skin over the lymph node.
    * Lump.

Swollen lymph nodes that are softer, tender, and move easily are usually a sign of infection or inflammation. A hard lymph node that does not move and does not cause pain needs further evaluation by your doctor.

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