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my lymph nodes are swollen. ?

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Please tell us more: so we can help figure out the reason for this... Location of the lymph nodes and any other symptoms you have been having lately. Thanks!

Question 2

why are my lymph nodes swollen?

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Several causes: The lymphs nodes can be enlarged secondary to inflammation, infection or even lymphoma. Have your doctor evaluate the situation.

Question 3

why are my lymph nodes are swollen?

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Lymph nodes: can enlarge in response to numerous infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic, and other disorders.  See your doc for an evaluation.

Question 4

how can you tell if lymph nodes are swollen?

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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. 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 enlarges in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  You can feel them then.

Question 5

how can i tell if my lymph nodes are swollen?

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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 6

how much time can lymph nodes remain swollen?

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A long time...: Lymph nodes can stay enlarged for weeks/months after the infection is long gone.

Question 7

why are lymph nodes swollen throughout my body?

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Needs evaluation: Widespread lymphadenopathy needs further evaluation.  Please see your physician soon.

Question 8

what are the causes of lymph nodes to become swollen?

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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 9

what should i do to i tell if my lymph nodes are swollen?

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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. 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 enlarges in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  You can feel them then.

Question 10

could it be healthy if one of my lymph nodes is swollen ?

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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.

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