Why are my glands swollen but I'm not sick? A look at common and rare causes
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Approximately 1-2% of all medical visits involve a patient concerned about swollen lymph nodes. While an obvious infection is the most frequent cause, it’s not uncommon to ask, "Why are my glands swollen but I'm not sick?" Fortunately, there are several benign reasons for this phenomenon, but understanding the signs is key.