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Causes of overactive lymph glands
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Inflammation: Swollen lymphnodes are caused by things that cause inflamation. This can be infectious: viral or bacterial, chemical exposure, allergies. Tumors can... Read More
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Dr. Michael Milleranswered
Wound care 38 years experience
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... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Rasakanswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Many causes: Enlargememt of the lymphnodes can be anything from infections to allergies to malignancy you need a full history and phsical along with labs and a... Read More
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Dr. Michael Milleranswered
Wound care 38 years experience
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... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Milleranswered
Wound care 38 years experience
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 l... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Lymph glands are normal structures scattered throughout the body including in near the parotid gland. They sift through body serum and remove debris o... Read More
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Answered Apr 01, 2022
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Ginsberganswered
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 39 years experience
Several: In young and older, viral infections may lead to enlarged nodes. As one ages, lymphoma or cancer become more common.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Rumbyrtanswered
Allergy and Immunology 34 years experience
Yes: Commonly seen in children, allergies can cause lymph nodes to swell. Allergic antibody is actually produced in lymph nodes. Tonsils and adeoids can ... Read More
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5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: There are thousands of lymph node located around the body that help screen out germs in the body serum before it returns to the circulation. There are... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
See below: Most commonly, lymph glands swell in response to infection and inflammation. This is what they should do as they help the body ward off these conditi... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
If it gets infected: Lymph nodes swell up to help protect the body from outside invasions like infections. If this is not the case your physician can tell about other ca... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Milleranswered
Wound care 38 years experience
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... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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