Question 1

are hemorrhoids and swollen lymph nodes related to one another?

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No: There is no relationship between hemorrhoids and swollen lymph nodes.

Question 2

first time inquiry? my female friend is complaining they may have hemorrhoids. they state what started out as a pimple next to the anus is now a 20 out of 10 for pain with numerous walnut sized tumors/swollen lymph nodes involving the entire region?

Accepted Answer

: Sorry, this is a general information site, not a diagnosis/treatment plan site. Your friend has an enlarging growth that is painful. She needs to see a Physician, and the sooner the better. An examination, thorough history, possible imaging, possible lab tests, are required. Don't wait.

Question 3

can an anal fissure or hemorrhoids cause swollen lymph nodes in the groin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not often : Any inflammatory lesion can cause  local lymph node enlargement   however, enlarged nodes in the groin are not commonly associated with these perianal problems.   See a surgeon   they can assess and treat the perianal problems and evaluate the nodes.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

can thrush cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation : Yes, persistent irritation or infection can cause enlarged lymph nodes.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

can teething cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

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.

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