Question 1

what would cause one cervical neck node to stay enlarged for 2 months? not hard or tender, its mobile and soft but wont go away. no symptoms. 1cm

Accepted Answer

depends on age: A  single soft enlarged non tender lymph node indicates most of the times a benign condition secondary to an inflammation in the nearby draining terrain including  skin   or a tooth as indicated by the specific part of the neck .
 A more serious condition  is considered when more lymph nodes ,specially if hard are felt  particularly in persons over fifty.

Question 2

what causes tender swollen lymp node?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Typically, a tender swollen lymph node means your body is trying to fight a localized infection. Most of the time, these events are self-limited.   If you are having fevers, the tenderness increases, and your skin overlying the lymph node becomes extremely red, you will need to see you doctor for additional treatment.

Question 3

what causes swollen brest and tender nipples?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many potential causes. One may be medication - certain medication may cause this.  Another could be due to pregnancy or hormonal shifting. Simple irritation and rubbing from clothing or trauma. However it may be something more serious  such as a growth in the brain. Please see your family physician to further evaluate.

Question 4

can menopause cause you to have a tender scalp?

Accepted Answer

No.: There is no evidence that reduced estrogen causes tender scalp. Consider seeing a dermatologist for this.

Question 5

what could be a cause for chronic chest tenderness?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: If it hurts when you push on it, and it is near your breast bone, then inflammation of the joint between your ribs and your breast bone, aka costochondritis is possible. If the problem does not go away, call your doctor!

Question 6

what causes tender in the finger tips and swelling?

Accepted Answer

Could be circulation: Some people, in particular can get what is ka raynauds disease which is a decrease in ciuculation to the skin esp hands/finger tips. Two types primary and secondary. Primary is caused by vasospasm, secondary has underlying causes i.e. Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma etc etc.  You should see you pcp to be properly diagnosed and treated.

Question 7

are these tender neck lymph nodes a cause for concern?

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Maybe: But probably not.  The question is how long they have been there, what other symptoms do you have or have had, how large are they, are they soft or hard, and other numerous questions to be sure.   Lymph nodes fight inflammation for a living, and when they do they may become larger and tender.  If you are worried, see your family doctor.

Question 8

what can cause usually non-tender lymph node to be sore?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Upper respiratory viral or bacterial infection.

Question 9

can costochondritis cause tenderness days later after being in pain ?

Accepted Answer

Certainly can: Costochondritis symptoms can relapse from time to time and can last for a few weeks up to a year. Most of the time, routinely taking NSAID medications, such as ibuprofen, will help with the pain. If your current treatment has been tried for 3-4 weeks without any relief, it would be good to be seen again. Otherwise, it is normal to have tenderness and pain even after the symptoms resolved.

Question 10

can you tell me what can be the causes of a tender abdomen and noises?

Accepted Answer

100,s of things: A little more detail might help us help you, where is the pain, when does it occur, is it associated with eating certain foods, ect. The details are important, we want to help you just can't with that ?

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