Question 1

what can cause swollen inguinal lymph nodes (also neck, arm pit and behind knee on occasion) consistently for almost 2 years? (all on left side only)

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy: When lymph nodes enlarge it is often due to their performing their designated function in helping to fight off an inflammatory process.  If these remain enlarged, are fixed to underlying tissues or stony hard in consistency they should be seen by a doctor.  Or if you are overly concerned, do that for reassurance. Best wishes.

Question 2

neck swelling due to swollen lymph nodes for 4 years.  now having trouble swallowing. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Throat: If the swallowing is happening with a fever get your throat looked at and cultured today. If the swallowing has been gradual in onset, see an ENT for an evaluation to look for things such as acid reflux and to evaluate the nodes

Question 3

i've had swollen lymph nodes and neck swelling for the years. drs dint know why. now i am having difficulty eating solids. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

GI evaluation : Are your neck swellings lymph nodes. I think you should see your PCP who can then refer you to a gastroenterologist who could do endoscopy. Was your thyroid checked?

Question 4

left shpulder blade pain going into neck. swollen lymph nodes under arm.  pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Pinched Nerves: Swollen lymph nodes in the arm pit is a concern for a physician. It is possible there are two different pathologies or conditions going on here. From the picture, it looks like there is climbing which could explain shoulder blade pain radiating to the neck and might be a pinched nerve. It would be a stretch to equate a pinched nerve to swollen glands like this. I would see a doctor and soon.

Question 5

lymph nodes under neck swollen especially i've noticed after the bath. i usually rub and wash hardly that area to keep clean while bathing.any connec?

Accepted Answer

Needle biopsy: Hi. You should see your doc and have the lymph nodes and your thyroid examined. Anything suspicious should have a needle biopsy if indicated. Pathologic lymph nodes in the neck could be from thyroid cancer or lymphoma. Of course, the could be from a viral or bacterial throat infection, and not related to cancer at all. Thus the importance of discussing this with your doctor. Good luck!

Question 6

swollen lymph nodes in both sides of my neck (swollen for a long time) not painful. also my hair is coming out in clumps and i'm tired constantly. ?

Accepted Answer

See your GP: Without knowing more, it will be difficult to say what you have. You could have a thyroid condition. It would be wise to see your GP.

Question 7

lymph nodes neck swollen and low wbc count?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info....: But worth being vigilant about.  The swollen nodes could indicate an infection, and often this can be accompained by count abnormalities such as a reduced WBC count from transient marrow suppression.  If your symptoms don't resolve spontaneously over the next few days, or you develop new symptoms/signs that suggest other blood cell lineages are affected, you should see your dr.

Question 8

any reason why are lymph nodes on neck swollen?

Accepted Answer

Many Reasons: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts. They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react. They shrink when all is well.

Question 9

how concerned should i be if my lymph nodes in my neck, armpits, elbows, and groin have been swollen for a year+? along with always being tired/sick.

Accepted Answer

Enough to go in: This is something you should go in and have evaluated. Lymph nodes activate when they are working and their swelling suggests extra work/problems. In most simple regional or systemic issues they would enlarge and later shrink back to resting size in a 608 week cycle. Resistance suggests a chronic illness that needs to be investigated.

Question 10

i have had swollen lymph nodes in both sides of groin as well as neck and arm pits for several years they do not bother me but i keep finding more .. i dont think my doctor is taking this seriously what could i do?

Accepted Answer

: You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

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What can cause swollen inguinal lymph nodes (also neck, arm pit and behind knee on occasion) consistently for almost 2 years? (all on left side only)

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I've had swollen lymph nodes and neck swelling for the years. drs dint know why. now i am having difficulty eating solids. what could this be?

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Left shpulder blade pain going into neck. swollen lymph nodes under arm. pinched nerve?

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Lymph nodes under neck swollen especially i've noticed after the bath. i usually rub and wash hardly that area to keep clean while bathing.any connec?

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Swollen lymph nodes in both sides of my neck (swollen for a long time) not painful. also my hair is coming out in clumps and i'm tired constantly. ?

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Lymph nodes neck swollen and low wbc count?

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Any reason why are lymph nodes on neck swollen?

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How concerned should i be if my lymph nodes in my neck, armpits, elbows, and groin have been swollen for a year+? along with always being tired/sick.

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I have had swollen lymph nodes in both sides of groin as well as neck and arm pits for several years they do not bother me but i keep finding more .. i dont think my doctor is taking this seriously what could i do?

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