Question 1

are swollen lymph nodes visible?

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Lymph nodes: Not always. Imaging studies like ct scan or MRI often find enlarged lymph nodes that are not palpable.

Question 2

are swollen lymph nodes in neck visible? and how can i know if they are swollen.

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They are palpable: Normal sized lymph nodes are quite small and not palpable. If the nodes enlarge to a size of 1 to 2 cm, then they are palpable if you run down your fingers over the skin of your neck. Very large lymph nodes(over 2 inches in size) can be visible to the eye. But that is pretty late to discover them.

Question 3

2 swollen lymph nodes on one side of groin for 1mth now. no visible sores or cuts. haven't had sex in over 3 months. what could it be? mild discomfort

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R.O. Tumor: Enlarged or swollen lymph glands in groin not normal   The process is inflammatory or tumor.  Inflammatory nodes usually resolve and are tender arising from a site of inflammation usually on abdominal wall.  Must R.O. primary or metastatic tumor to nodes.  Check for skin lesions of lower abdominal wall, legs, or perianal region.  If no site found bx of node to consider followed by needed 
therapy.

Question 4

ive been sick for 2 months!! swollen lymph nodes on left side of body. ive been to the dr.s office 3 times.

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More specifics: Do you mean the swollen nodes at the left side  of the neck and  not the whole body?  If so, it may mean that there is a sinus infection or dental abscess. I can't think of a condition which causes nodes to be enlarged involving much of the left side of the body. Perhaps you need a second opinion by seeing another doctor

Question 5

do swollen lymph nodes itch?

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Depends: They can be painful or painless.

Question 6

swollen lymph nodes in wide pipe?

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Wind pipe, u mean?: Enlarged nodes in the chest can be the result of many things, some more serious than others. Rather than speculating and giving you a mile long list, i would suggest you talk to the doc who ordered the scan and ask him/her about the implications of the scan and what to do next. Best to you.

Question 7

do swollen lymph nodes come and go?

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Sure: Depends on the cause. Swollen nodes caused by infection or inflammation would be expected to go back to normal whereas those caused by cancer  normally keep on growing (there are exceptions even to this, though).  Moral of the story: unexplained enlargement of nodes should be evaluated by your doc. Best to you.

Question 8

what can cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: The lymphatic system absorbs and carries things too big to go into the arteries and veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food.  The lymph nodes "taste" the lymph to see if anything bad is there 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.

Question 9

i have swollen lymph nodes! help me!?

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Go see a doctor: You need to get a medical exam done in order to find the cause of swollen nodes. Unless it is an infection, you may need a biopsy of the lymph nodes if they are more than one cm in size and getting bigger over time.

Question 10

lose of apetite swollen lymph nodes  ?

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Many possibilities: Bacterial and viral infections can cause these symptoms. Strept throat, mononucleosis, HIV lymphangitis etc. Malignancies such as leukemia and lymphoma are possibilities as well. Should seek consultation with physician for exam, blood tests, and sometimes imaging.

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