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The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is an infection, particularly a viral infection, such as the common cold. However, there are other types of infections, including parasitic and bacterial, and other possible causes of swollen lymph nodes.They include:ymph nodes are located in groups, and each group drains a specific area of your body. You may be more likely to notice swelling in certain areas, such as in the lymph nodes in your neck, under your chin, in your armpits and in your groin.
The most common cause for swollen lymph nodes is some presence of infection in the body. If you have symptoms associated with swollen lymph nodes or think they may be the result of an underlying medical condition contact your health care provider.f your swollen lymph nodes are the result of a viral infection, antibiotics will not be useful, but they are a treatment option if lymph node swelling is the result of a bacterial infection. Swollen lymph nodes due to viral infections will usually resolve themselves over time.