Question 1

can cocaine use cause swollen lymph nodes in the neck?

Accepted Answer

No: I would consider other causes.  See your doctor.

Question 2

how bad is cocaine for you?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine: Crack is stimulant, so hyper arousal ; agitation, changes in pupil size with increased metabolism are common.

Question 3

my lymph # is at 6.2 is that normal?

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We need: the full blood count details for a comparison of whats normal

Question 4

what are the health effects of cocaine?

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Addiction: Cocaine is a very addictive drug. The only legitimate use is as a nasal anesthetic for some types of surgery. Recreationally it is inhaled as powder or smoked in the form of a rock aka crack. It increases dopamine levels in the brain which can cause paranoia or other psychotic symptoms. Peripherally it is a very powerful vasoconstrictor and can cause very serious heart problems among other things

Question 5

what are the tell tale signs of a cocaine user?

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Many: While intoxicated, the person has dilated pupils; racing heart rate; high bp; intense stimulation with fast-paced and endless chattering and a massive burst of energy. Mood could be  euphoric or even irritable. As high wears off, could be tired, depressed, no energy.  Longer term, there could be loss of appetite and weight; miss appointments or class, etc; may keep rolled-up dollar bills around.

Question 6

could you please describe what a lymph is and how it is made to move?

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Lymph: is a colorless fluid that contains white blood cells and is contained in the lymphatic vessels. Contraction &amp; relaxation of skeletal and smooth muscles help to propel lymph. It helps drain the body of toxin and metabolic wastes.

Question 7

do lymph nodes itch?

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Lymph Nodes: Not really.  They may become tender though in inflammatory states or when a patient is sick with infection.

Question 8

what is the lymph system?

Accepted Answer

lymph node pathway: Lymph nodes are found throughout the body and are connected to each other by channels called lymphatics. Lymphocytes move back and forth in this system which also involves the blood, spleen and bone marrow in a large interconnecting network that protects the body from a large variety of invaders, and even cancer.

Question 9

can you pop a lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Not poppable: 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" the lymph for anything bad  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.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 10

why do we have lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Part of immunity: Lymph nodes are an essential part of our immune system.  They not only generate precursor cells to what is termed "fixed tissue immune" processes, but they aid in formation of antibodies, they help fight any foreign materials in our body and they may be helpful in fighting certain tumors.  We have a very complex and effective system to help combat disease and they are a big part.

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