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Hey, I’m wondering if someone can reassure me and talk to me :)

I am a 21 year old girl who has had lymph nodes appear for a few years. I have had multiply scans and blood tests.  

i recently had a blood test which came back normal apart from a minor infection was detected, however the doctor seems to think I cannot investigate further and cannot say what the infection is. 

I get so worried because my lymph nodes have never gone down or gone away. I have got 3 on my neck, 1 on my groin and 1 under my right rib. Although I have had an ultrasound for all of them (apart from my rib one) I am still so worried as no one can give me an answer to why they are here , apart from, I have an “infection” baring in mind 1 of the 3 on my neck has been there since around 2017. 

please can someone advise me or reassure that everything is fine :(

  • Hello and thank you for your post,

    I am sorry that no one can tell you, despite having scans and blood tests done if anything is the matter. I am also afraid that we not going to be able to tell you that too.

    It is reassuring to know that no blood test or scan result has come back showing any abnormalities. Therefore, you might want to see how you get on since your last set of tests has been done.  And if after a couple of weeks, you are still worried go back to your GP. 

    You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline

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