Question 1

can antibiotics cause a swollen lymph node?

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No: Swollen lymph nodes can be caused by many things- i.e. Infection, inflammation, cancer, trauma etc- not antibiotics. As a matter of fact-many times, we actually give a trial of  antibiotic  to treat lymph node enlargement.

Question 2

swollen lymph nodes wch wnt down 70% aftr 1 week of medication with antiboitics, next day i had alcohol nd then immediately they were swollen again?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you are rubbing or palpating these regularly that cam cause them to feel enlarged.  Leave them alone for at least two weeks and if still present see your doctor.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 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

can a cough cause swollen lymph nodes in supraclaviclar area?

Accepted Answer

No: A cough per se doesn't cause a swollen lymph node in this area. You need to see your physician to work up this cough and the supraclavicular lymph node.

Question 7

might it be that a gallstone cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can: Cause inflamed lymph nodes next to the gallbladder, when it gets inflamed.  But you will not be able to feel these lymph nodes because they are deep inside.  If you can feel enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin, these are not caused by gallstones.

Question 8

what could cause swollen lymph nodes and a slightly elevated white blood count?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Question 9

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 10

can eczema cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

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

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