A breast surgeon has explained the correct way to properly check lymph nodes under your armpit as part of your regular at-home breast check. Suffolk-based Dr Liz O’Riordan, who lives with breast ...

Swollen lymph nodes can crop up when your body is fighting many different kinds of infection or illness. First, a little anatomy lesson to clarify why lymph nodes are so prone to bulging.

During this exam, your doctor will ask about your symptoms and any personal or family history of cancer. They will also check for any swollen lymph nodes.

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There are around 700 lymph nodes around the body. Shutterstock We also have lymphatic tissue in parts our airways and digestive system because these areas are exposed to external bugs via the air ...

My lymph nodes were quite sore," Mr Nevill, from Melbourne, says. " It was like someone grabbed my t-shirt on the back of my shoulder and yanked it tight under my armpit. " ...

One of the most frequent causes of swollen lymph nodes in your neck is a viral upper respiratory infection (URI) such as the common cold, influenza or infectious mononucleosis, says Dr. Maas.