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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.
1 Lymphoma and leukemia cause swelling of lymph nodes, and many cancers spread to lymph nodes. 2  Rarely, a medication can cause swelling of a lymph node. 3  Symptoms associated with lymph node swelling and related diseases can include pain in the area of the swelling, fever and fatigue.  Not all swollen lymph nodes are abnormal.