Swollen Lymph Node from Covid?

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A few weeks ago I had some slight symptoms of covid, but very very minor. A slight stuffy nose, a tickly dry cough but only a few times a day and it would disappear if I drank a glass of water. I had a bit of tightening in my chest while trying to sleep but it went quickly.

I have noticed a small lump on my neck near the front middle under the skin about the size of a pea. I think this may be a swollen lymph node? I'm wondering if anyone who has tested positive for covid also experienced something like this - swollen lymph nodes? I've heard that the vaccine has caused this in some people so am thinking it would make sense if covid also caused them.

Just wondering if it would be another sign I may have had covid?

Bump. Anyone?

OP, none of us can diagnose this over the internet (and I say that as a retired doctor myself).
You need to contact your GP.
There are many possible causes of an enlarged lymph node, ranging from harmless (reactive to a viral infection) to serious (lymphoma or metastatic cancer).
While yours is very likely to be post viral, you absolutely must get it checked out to exclude the more serious possibilities.

We all had swollen lymph nodes with covid, but you absolutely should get it checked out by a doctor anyway. My youngest DDs main symptoms were red, sore eyes and swollen glands with a scratchy throat, nothing more.

Giving your GP a call is your best bet.

@Babdoc

OP, none of us can diagnose this over the internet (and I say that as a retired doctor myself). You need to contact your GP. There are many possible causes of an enlarged lymph node, ranging from harmless (reactive to a viral infection) to serious (lymphoma or metastatic cancer). While yours is very likely to be post viral, you absolutely must get it checked out to exclude the more serious possibilities.

Oh I'm not at all asking for a diagnosis. And yes I have of course made a Dr Appt last night. Just waiting to hear back from them to give me a slot as it's all done online now 🙄

I just wanted to know if anyone had experienced swollen lymph nodes as a result of Covid itself. Because a fair number have reported them after the vaccine

I had covid in January and yes I did have a very swollen lymph node. It was on the back of my neck kind of behind my ear. It went back to normal as I got over the virus. Always best to get it checked by your GP as you are doing though.