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17 year old, iv had enlarged lymph nodes under my jaw for about a year had numerous ultra sound scans which shows that there enlarged, ENT doctor said there reactive but no change in them, I’m so worried
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Philly89 h96433
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I've had multiple swollen nodes in my head/neck area now for almost a year.I have a bunch under my jawline/chin, one behind my left ear, and one on the back of my neck. I've seen my GP, dermo, ENT, and an Oncologist (I wanted a variety of opinions lol).
The one thing I've learned from all those diff Drs is that they are really only concerned with the size of lymph nodes. Hard, soft, movable, not movable - none of that really matters contrary to what Google will tell you. They also lookout for worrisome physical symptoms like persistent fever, severe night sweats, and rapid weight loss. My Oncologist told me I could have 10 swollen lymph nodes for years, and as long as they're all under 3cm (size of a kidney bean), and I have no other physical symtpoms, then they wouldn't be concerned.
Keep in mind too, that most ppl tend to associate lymph nodes w cancer but really they can swell for the most minor reasons sometimes. My Drs think mine are just oversensitive and are swollen due to the acne I get on my face.