Normal vs. Swollen: Are Lymph Nodes Skinny or Is It a Sign of Infection?
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The human body contains between 600 and 800 lymph nodes, but most are too small to feel. This leads many to wonder, “Are lymph nodes skinny, or should I be able to feel them?” The fact is, when functioning normally, lymph nodes are small, soft, and often unnoticeable, but they can swell significantly as part of an immune response to infection or illness.