Question 1

what would cause drainage from one ear, swollen lymph nodes that don't subside and intermittent hazy vision in one eye?  thank you.

Accepted Answer

Several: Several things can cause these symptoms. The most common one is ear infection, possibly chronic but this can be serious. Other causes such as tumor are possible and should be excluded. You need to visit an ENT physician and get a scan of your sinuses. Good luck!

Question 2

i keep getting swollen lymph nodes around my neck and ears. i have chronic sinus problems. what type of regimen should i be on?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Sinus problems unlikely to cause swollen glands. Get checked.

Question 3

i've been having a lot of sinus drainage and i've never had a swollen lymph node behind my ear from what i know. can this cause this to happen?

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 4

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.

Question 5

can psoriasis cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Lymph nodes enlarge as a reaction to inflammation so if the skin inflammation is significant then enlargement can occur.

Question 6

can gingivtis cause swollen lymph nodes on both sides?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes if the inflammation also has signs of infection in the gums.

Question 7

can eczema cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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What would cause drainage from one ear, swollen lymph nodes that don't subside and intermittent hazy vision in one eye? thank you.

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I keep getting swollen lymph nodes around my neck and ears. i have chronic sinus problems. what type of regimen should i be on?

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I've been having a lot of sinus drainage and i've never had a swollen lymph node behind my ear from what i know. can this cause this to happen?

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Can teething cause swollen lymph nodes?

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Can psoriasis cause swollen lymph nodes?

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Can gingivtis cause swollen lymph nodes on both sides?

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