Question 1

what causes lymph nodes to swell around the neck,armpit and back of the head at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Swelling of lymph nodes is common from viral processes, bacterial infection or tumor.  Regional lymphandenopathy would likely be associated with infection, however, breast cancer in a woman could cause this or lymphoma.

Question 2

how long after you get hiv to your lymph nodes swell? or can they just any time?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Symptoms of HIV are variable among different people. It may take a few weeks to years for the lymph nodes to be enlarged. You may consult this site for more info.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids/basics/symptoms/CON-20013732

Question 3

what is the difference between pretracheal and paratracheal lymph nodes, or are they different terms for the same thing?  thank you docs.

Accepted Answer

The location.: "Pretracheal" means the lymph nodes are located just in front of the trachea, "paratracheal" means they are located alongside the trachea.

Question 4

lymph nodes,does anxiety and stress cause lymph nodes to continue to swell for a long time after an infection?

Accepted Answer

No: Anxiety and stress should not account for persistence of enlarged lymph nodes well after an infection, which caused them to swell, has resolved. However the swollen glands take a period of time to shrivel and sometimes permanent slight enlargement remains after the lymph nodes have burnt out.

Question 5

if child had mono would lymphoma show up at the same time or yrs later? i read theres an assoc. between the 2. other symptoms besides enlarged lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Mono and lymphoma: Mono is a very common infection in humans, especially teenagers, whereas lymphoma is not a common condition.

Question 6

can lifting weights cause lymph nodes to swell? i have developed several swollen lymph nodes, 1 in either arm, and 2 small ones on my neck. lifting weights is the only thing different i'm doing. i've had other swollen lymph nodes for months/years?

Accepted Answer

: No.

Question 7

is it normal for lymph nodes to swell on both sides of the neck? i dont feel sick and they dont hurt. its just a fullness feeling.

Accepted Answer

Bilateral lymph node: swelling is not normal and should be evaluated by a health care professional even if you do not feel sick. Make an appointment today.

Question 8

why do lymph nodes swell up?

Accepted Answer

Immune System HQ: The lymph nodes can be thought of as outposts for white blood cells. When there is an infection or inflammation in the area where a lymph node is draining fluid from, the white blood cells start to build up to fight it. This causes swelling in that node.

Question 9

what causes lymph nodes to swell?

Accepted Answer

Sink traps: Lymph nodes are sink traps for our bodies. If you have infection or inflammation somewhere, your friendly hardworking lymph nodes will catch bits, work on it, & swell. They may feel tender. They may not hurt at all. Example: common cold & swollen neck lymph nodes. See your doc if you're concerned, if there's not an obvious neighborhood reason why your nodes are swollen, if it's more than 3-4 weeks.

Question 10

why do lymph nodes swell and cause pain?

Accepted Answer

See below: They react to infection by enlarging.

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