Question 1

i've had swollen lymph nodes, left neck, on/off for 3 mos, just found out i have an inguinal hernia.  can that cause swollen lymph in neck?

Accepted Answer

An inguinal hernia: should not cause cervical lymphadenopathy.

Question 2

swollen lymph nodes and inguinal hernia what's the differents in location ?

Accepted Answer

Can be close: Both the nodes and the hernia can be in the canal. They're distinguished by physical findings, not so much location. You're less likely to find the nodes if the hernia is in the scrotum.

Question 3

how can i test myself for the difference between a femoral hernia and swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Exam: Physical exam is the best place to start. See your doctor to find out. May need testing such as ultrasound done while you push out your stomach if the exam is inconclusive.

Question 4

how do you know if you have swollen lymph nodes in the groin vs an inguinal hernia? what differentiates the two?

Accepted Answer

Few differences: Inguinal hernia is a protrusion of the intestines either directly through the muscular layer or through a canal. 
Lymph nodes are usually movable from side to side, do not increase in size with coughing or increased abdominal pressure.

Question 5

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 6

can eczema cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

what cancers cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Many can: Non-hodgkin's lymphoma and hodgkin's lymphoma commonly cause swelling of lymph nodes.

But any cancer that spreads to a lymph node can cause swelling of the involved lymph nodes.

Question 8

can metformin cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

what can cause swollen lymph nodes in lungs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

what could cause swollen lymph nodes in my groin?

Accepted Answer

Many: Most common cause is a nearby infection or irritation causing the lymph nodes to enlarge, such as bladder or urinary problems. Sometimes skin irritation or leg injury or wound can also cause enlarged groin 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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