Question 1

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 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

what cancers cause swollen lymph nodes?

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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 4

what could cause swollen lymph nodes in my groin?

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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.

Question 5

can viral conjunctivitis cause swollen lymph nodes?

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Maybe: Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome, or conjunctivitis with swollen lymph node between the back of the cheek and ear ("pre-auricular) and under the jawbone ("submandibular") has many causes, with Cat-scratch disease being the most common .  Many others exists, but viral is not considered very common.  Please get an evaluation by a Cornea and External disease specialist.

Question 6

can flu cause swollen lymph nodes under the armpit?

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Any viral infection: Can cause non-specific inflammation of lymph nodes, some being notorious. If the inflammation or swelling of the lymph nodes is one sided and not symmetric, alternate causes may account for the swelling.

Question 7

can cocaine use cause swollen lymph nodes in the neck?

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No: I would consider other causes.  See your doctor.

Question 8

what could cause swollen lymph nodes in groin and neck?

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Infection or: neck and groin nodes often swell secondary to infection
depends n size and feel if firm and hard need biopsy

Question 9

does an acne breakout sometimes cause swollen lymph nodes?

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 10

what can cause swollen lymph nodes or swollen salivary glands?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Swollen lymph nodes may be swollen due to inflammation, infection, lymphoma, cancer, sarcoid or castlemann's disease.

Swollen salivary glands are a little harder but may be enlarged due to infection, blocked salivary ducts, inflammation or cancer. 

I am sure there are other possibilities but off the top of my head these seem to be the most common.

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