Question 1

how do you drain lymph nodes in neck?

Accepted Answer

No help needed: 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 2

where are lymph nodes in back of neck and what do they drain?

Accepted Answer

Nodes: Under the skin . They mainly drain the scalp but can become enlarged with systemic illness.

Question 3

hard, fixed lymph nodes in neck. u/s stated nodes appeared normal. can u/s distinguish a hard node from soft node? can u/s detect nhl?

Accepted Answer

Neck masses: Other than lymph nodes in neck are commonly thyroid nodules, branchial cleft cysts, lipomas.  If you can feel these masses in your neck, have your doctor order a ct or mri.  Ultrasound is particularly good at telling whether a mass is solid or cystic, not hard or soft.

Question 4

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 5

how many lymph nodes are in your neck?

Accepted Answer

Many: 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 6

how are enlarged neck lymph nodes treated?

Accepted Answer

It depends upon the.: Cause of the enlarged lymph node.

Question 7

are you supposed to feel your lymph nodes in your neck?

Accepted Answer

No: This may be a sign of infection or some inflammatory process.  Of course, you may be just feeling a cyst if it's one "node".  Have your doctor examine you.

Question 8

what is hypoechoic lymph nodes neck?

Accepted Answer

Less echogenic: Meaning that the node will generate fewer internal echoes suggesting edema or loss of normal architecture  of the node. The finding in and of itself is non specific and could suggest inflammation, infection, or tumor.

Question 9

normal size of lymph nodes in the neck?

Accepted Answer

Not palpable: 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

what are subcentimeter lymph nodes in neck?

Accepted Answer

Submental ?: 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.

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