Question 1

my 4 month son has swollen lymph nodes on one side of his neck. they are small, movable, and shrinking slowly. should i be concerned? he had a cold

Accepted Answer

Cold virus: can enlarge lymphnodes in the neck area. It would gradually will go away.

Question 2

does hiv cause 3 mild swollen lymph nodes in one side of the neck? no other nodes are swollen in all my body? i tested negative!

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The unilateral involvement suggests that It is more likely from an upper respiratory tract infection or a bacterial infection in areas above the neck at that side  (sinusitis, dental abscess etc). You would  be much sicker if the problem is from HIV.

Question 3

can smoking cause slightly swollen lymph nodes (5-10mm) in one side of the neck?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Lymph nodes on one side of the neck need to be evaluated by your physician and a complete physical needs to be done.  If you are smoking, please stop.

Question 4

whats the main cause of swollen lymph nodes in your neck? im just getting over a cold and recently it hurts on right side when i swallow. get checked?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can help decrease throat pain.

Question 5

does having a cold cause swollen lymph nodes in your neck?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: This is probably the most common cause of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. After a patient recovers from the uri, the lymph nodes should cease to enlarge, and then gradually shrink down to their normal size (this sometimes can take 4-6 weeks). If the lymph nodes do not follow this pattern, then you may need further evaluation.

Question 6

swollen lymph nodes, one on either side of neck. both small, between .5cm-1cm? should i worry? is the symmetry a good sign? how long should i wait?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Small less than 1 cm freely movable not matted to surrounding tissue. Not source of great concern. But should be monitored. If change enlargement of other symptoms fever night sweats fatigue further evaluation indicated.

Question 7

i have a few swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my neck for approx 6 months...what can cause this....should i get checked out?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any issue with the mouth or upper airway can lead to enlarged node in the neck. It would be good to get is checked. If the node doubles in size, more nodes become large, there is pain or redness, you get fever or lose weight, it would be prudent to seek care at the earliest.
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Question 8

i have an intermittent pulling sensation in the right side of my neck on the side.i possibly have swollen lymph nodes there. could this be the cause?

Accepted Answer

More info: So you actually feel a lump - is that correct?
How long has it been there? Days/weeks?
Do you have fevers/chills/weight loss?

If there is no palpable lump; " intermittent pulling sensation " can be due to many other causes - so have you done any heavy lifting/exercise recently?

If there is a lump have it examined by a medical doctor.

Question 9

what causes swollen lymph nodes in the left neck side and high lymphocyte percentage?

Accepted Answer

Infection/inflammati: 21 y/o asks What causes swollen lymph nodes in the left neck side and high lymphocyte percentage? Most likely some infection/inflammation of  tooth, gum, throat or Ear/nose/facial structure on that same side  with lymph drainage to those swollen lymph nodes. Most likely appropriate antibiotics will take care of it. See PCP

Question 10

can i have one or two swollen lymph nodes in my neck(one side) for 10 months and be still healthy? can have them for no.reson?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The nodes will not be swollen for no reason, but the reason isn't necessarily a problem with your health. Lymph nodes increase in size when the immune system is fighting something, like an infections or injury. Having said that, big or painful lymph nodes that don't shrink back down should be evaluated. In your age group, lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes, is a rare but real possibility.Hyj/k.

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Can a cold cause swollen lymph nodes on one side of the neck

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My 4 month son has swollen lymph nodes on one side of his neck. they are small, movable, and shrinking slowly. should i be concerned? he had a cold

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Does hiv cause 3 mild swollen lymph nodes in one side of the neck? no other nodes are swollen in all my body? i tested negative!

A member asked:

Can smoking cause slightly swollen lymph nodes (5-10mm) in one side of the neck?

A member asked:

Whats the main cause of swollen lymph nodes in your neck? im just getting over a cold and recently it hurts on right side when i swallow. get checked?

A member asked:

Does having a cold cause swollen lymph nodes in your neck?

A member asked:

Swollen lymph nodes, one on either side of neck. both small, between .5cm-1cm? should i worry? is the symmetry a good sign? how long should i wait?

A member asked:

I have a few swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my neck for approx 6 months...what can cause this....should i get checked out?

A member asked:

I have an intermittent pulling sensation in the right side of my neck on the side.i possibly have swollen lymph nodes there. could this be the cause?

A member asked:

What causes swollen lymph nodes in the left neck side and high lymphocyte percentage?

A member asked:

Can i have one or two swollen lymph nodes in my neck(one side) for 10 months and be still healthy? can have them for no.reson?

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