Question 1

armpit swollen lymph nodes caused by shaving.. how long it'll take them to go away?

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Difficult to say: There are several things to consider.  It could be just run of the mill mild folliculitis...But there is also something called hydradinitis supperativa.  The latter is more acne like and takes far long to treat and go away.  For now..Stop shaving.  Make sure you replace the razor frequently and sterilize it in chlorox or the like in between shaves.

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 can having swollen lymph nodes cause?

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Good health, maybe: Everybody has a few swollen lymph nodes around their bodies. If you feel well otherwise, and the nodes are not super-big or fixed to surrounding structures, they are your friends. Something as simple as going barefoot in the summer can make impressive nodes pop up in your groin. If you're asymptomatic, be happy.

Question 4

what are some main causes of swollen lymph nodes?

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Infections: Cancer, sarcoid, drug reactions.

Question 5

what is swollen lymph nodes in your neck cause?

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Infections and: Infections, inflammations and cancers.
Most of nthe time it resolve in 2 weeks, if it was due to infections, if does not go away and feeling nodes other part. Of the. Body, and getting bigger , needs to het quick check up by your dctor.

Question 6

what would cause reoccurring swollen lymph nodes under your armpits?

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Lymphadenopathy: Studies show that approximately 1.1% of primary care patients presenting with lymphadenopathy have malignancy. The axillary lymph nodes drain the breast, chest wall and upper extremity. Lymphadenopathy that is persistent &gt;3 weeks should be investigated. Most causes of axillary lymphadenopathy are reactive in nature. A full medical history and physical exam should be performed.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

causes of slightly swollen lymph nodes supra clavical?

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Could be many?: Swollen lymph nodes could indicate an infection by bacteria, virus or fungus.  It could mean infiltration by tumor.  The significance would be determined by your clinical presentatiion.  Older patient?  Younger patinet?  Known acute illness?  Known or unknown cancer?  The lymph nodes above the clavicles drain/filter  the head and neck.  If this is new i would get checked.  If old, ?.  See md.

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