How large does a lymph node need to be swollen before you should see a doctor? The other day I noticed a really small (by small I mean about not even the size of a bb pellet) enlarged lymph node in the side of my neck. At first I thought it was a pimple because it wasn't that elevated but then if I really press pinch my skin together and feel at it I could feel a distinct pebble like object I'm guessing maximum 1/8" in diameter if that. It's not obvious looking at it directly either.
just go to a doctor . . . 90% chance it's nothing but don't mess around with that stuff
A single isolated enlarged lymph node is probably not a cause for concern, especially if it's not tender or painful and you don't have any systemic symptoms like fever. I get them behind my ears once on a while. It's tempting to pop them; you can, but it's hurts, and the exudate is rather foul-smelling at best.
If it's still there in a week, or has grown to the size of a large grapefruit, call a doc.
why wouldn't you go wrote:
just go to a doctor . . . 90% chance it's nothing but don't mess around with that stuff
actually, I've been through this before about 3 years ago. I had a swollen lymph node about the size of a pea. Saw an ENT doc, got blood work done. He said to keep an eye on it to see if it got any larger and come back if it did. He didn't think a biopsy was needed at that point. I should of asked him what a general rule of thumb was when to see a doctor if I saw another enlarged lymph node. I mean, this thing could be misquito bite for all I know.
Also, that swollen lymph node from 3 years ago is still there. The doctor that I saw said that sometimes they remain swollen for years and never go back to normal.
Wow 3 years is a long time. I went 8 or 9 months once. It was really, really annoying. My neck constantly felt stiff. I was told that some underlying virus or allergies can be the cause.
If it's rubbery and moves, probably not a huge cause for concern
If it's solid/dense and non mobile, probably worth immediate biopsy
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