Question 1

can a spider bite cause swollen lymph nodes thru my body?

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Monitoring Centers: 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 2

what can cause swollen lymph nodes?

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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 3

can teething cause swollen lymph nodes?

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Generally no: Swollen lymph nodes are a sign of infection.  Teething is not normally associated with an infection.  You child might have caught a bug going around.  The most important thing to do for your child is to provide loving support for your child's symptoms.  A children's pain reliever for pain and/or fever, encourage fluids and try to maintain good nutrition.

Question 4

can psoriasis cause swollen lymph nodes?

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Possibly: Lymph nodes enlarge as a reaction to inflammation so if the skin inflammation is significant then enlargement can occur.

Question 5

can gingivtis cause swollen lymph nodes on both sides?

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Yes: Yes if the inflammation also has signs of infection in the gums.

Question 6

can eczema cause swollen lymph nodes?

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Yes: The lymph nodes draining an area of eczema may get enlarged.

Question 7

can metformin cause swollen lymph nodes?

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No: I have never heard of that happening with metformin.  See your doctor for an evaluation of  the swollen lymph nodes.

Question 8

what can cause swollen lymph nodes in lungs?

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A number of things: Infections, malignancy, and autoimmune diseases can all cause swollen lymph nodes in the lungs.

Question 9

what can cause swollen lymph nodes in armpits and neck?

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Inflammation: Any inflammation, even dandruff in the area drained by the lymph node can result in enlargement. You may feel the node every couple of weeks, if the lymph gland doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor.

Question 10

what could be a cause of swollen lymph nodes on the neck?

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Many: Most common cause is a nearby infection or irritation causing the lymph nodes to enlarge, such as cold, flu, sore throat, ear ache, or dental/tooth problems. Sometimes scalp irritation can also cause enlarged cervical lymph nodes. Less common is lymphoma. Would need to see your doctor if the lymph nodes persist and do not resolve.

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