Question 1

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 2

11 mth old baby has swollen lymph nodes at back of neck.  size of a marble, 4 days.  should i be concerned?  can teething cause it? no other symptoms

Accepted Answer

Swollen lymph nodes: Those nodes can occur with a running nose and many times when a child teethes his nose will run. You neednt be concerned.

Question 3

can teeth germ (germ on teeth) cause swollen lymph nodes under the jaw?

Accepted Answer

If infected.: Just the presence of bacteria in the mouth will not do anything and is normal.  But an infected tooth, like a tooth abscess often causes swollen lymph glands under the jaw.   It's usually painful and gets you to see a dentist right away.  If there is no tooth pain the reason is something else.

Question 4

can wisdom teeth cause swollen lymph nodes in front of the ear?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Wisdom teeth alone do not cause that
however if you have an infection around wisdom teeth, that can be a plausable cause
check with your primary care or dentist.

Question 5

will impacted wisdom teeth cause swollen glands/lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Impacted wisdom teeth that are symptomatic can contribute to pain and swelling of the lymph nodes.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

what can cause swollen lymph nodes around the aorta?

Accepted Answer

Nodes: Lots of things can cause enlarged lymph nodes. Generally the ones around the aorta would be enlarged because of processes in the body below their level such as the pelvis or lower extremities. This is not a firm rule however as some systemic problems can also cause it.

Question 9

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 10

is there anything that can cause swollen lymph nodes around the neck?

Accepted Answer

Swollen lymph node: Swollen lymph node can be caused by many things like infection, trauma/irritation/ inflammation, malignancy etc.Swollen lymph gland on the neck is usually a reactive process from something located on the mouth or other head and neck area.If swollen lymph nodes becomes persistent go to see your primary care doctor and get yourself checked

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11 mth old baby has swollen lymph nodes at back of neck. size of a marble, 4 days. should i be concerned? can teething cause it? no other symptoms

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Can teeth germ (germ on teeth) cause swollen lymph nodes under the jaw?

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Can wisdom teeth cause swollen lymph nodes in front of the ear?

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Will impacted wisdom teeth cause swollen glands/lymph nodes?

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What can cause swollen lymph nodes around the aorta?

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