India, Oct. 19 -- Medical oncologist Dr Anindya Mukherjee told HT Lifestyle that while most swollen lymph nodes are benign and resolve over time, persistent or unexplained changes should not be ignored, noting that lymphoma can affect younger adults and may initially present with relatively common symptoms. The article, by Debapriya Bhattacharya, was updated on Oct 5, 2026.
Swollen lymph nodes and when to seek evaluation
Dr Mukherjee said a swollen lymph node in a young adult may be brushed off as a recent infection, which can be the case in most instances, but not always. He stated that if a lump persists, continues to grow, or develops without an apparent cause, it should be medically evaluated rather than repeatedly ignored.
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