Question 1

i recently tested positive for a uti and i also noticed after a while i felt sore around my chest and near my armpits not on them but around where i see the lymph nodes are mapped on the body. could it just be my body fighting the infection?

Accepted Answer

: No, UTI does not cause reactive lymph nodes in those locations.

Question 2

i have a hard non painful lump in between my earlobe and jawline. i read that it could be lymph nodes fighting a cold or upper respiratory infection, but im not sick. could that still be the case and could it be nothing to worry about, or urgent?

Accepted Answer

: It could be a lymph node. You can watch and wait.  You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 3

i have very painful swollen glands on my jaw, in front of my ear, and my lymph nodes behin my ear and neck are swollen and extremely painful. i have seen a doctor and i was told that my body is fighting infection, but i don't have any other signs. could t

Accepted Answer

Need lab studies: Mono? Other illness with lymphadenopathy?

Question 4

what are causes of infections in your lymph nodes? symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Several things: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 5

what are the odds of curing lymph nodes infections? how is it done?

Accepted Answer

Quite often an: infection is not in the actual lymph nodes. Often the reason the lymph nodes are swollen is because of infection or inflammation of an area that drains lymphatic fluid into that region of lymph nodes. In that situation -you would need to address the actual problem - as opposed to the nodes.

Question 6

do lymph nodes persist if infections are untreated? and do infections heal by themselves?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: Lymph nodes often enlarge as your body's response to an infection.  If the infection persists so may the lymph nodes. Some infections (more viral) than bacterial will "heal themselves", but it is actually your body defenses and restoration ability that you seem to heal by themselves.

Question 7

ive been told that i have normal lymph nodes because my nodes are 1/2 an inch and havent changed in over 2 years. ive been told that normal means benign but benign would mean i have a non harmful infection within my node or my body?

Accepted Answer

: The only way I know is to ask the Dr who examined you what is meant by benign.

Question 8

can lymph nodes swollen without infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any skin disorder, with or without infection can result in enlarged local nodes.

Question 9

can lymph nodes stay swollen for 6-12 months after toxoplasmosis infection?

Accepted Answer

Possible: But that is a very long time.  Toxoplasmosis seldom produced significant symptomatic infection in most patients.  When it does, it resembles infectious mononucleosis.  Lymphatic enlargement for 6-12 months seems excessive and other causes should be excluded.

Question 10

is there ever a time when matted lymph nodes are not cancer or a serious infection?

Accepted Answer

: Lymph nodes are usually normal. Or do you mean enlarged nodes.

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A member asked:

I recently tested positive for a uti and i also noticed after a while i felt sore around my chest and near my armpits not on them but around where i see the lymph nodes are mapped on the body. could it just be my body fighting the infection?

A member asked:

I have a hard non painful lump in between my earlobe and jawline. i read that it could be lymph nodes fighting a cold or upper respiratory infection, but im not sick. could that still be the case and could it be nothing to worry about, or urgent?

A member asked:

I have very painful swollen glands on my jaw, in front of my ear, and my lymph nodes behin my ear and neck are swollen and extremely painful. i have seen a doctor and i was told that my body is fighting infection, but i don't have any other signs. could t

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What are causes of infections in your lymph nodes? symptoms?

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What are the odds of curing lymph nodes infections? how is it done?

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Do lymph nodes persist if infections are untreated? and do infections heal by themselves?

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Ive been told that i have normal lymph nodes because my nodes are 1/2 an inch and havent changed in over 2 years. ive been told that normal means benign but benign would mean i have a non harmful infection within my node or my body?

A member asked:

Can lymph nodes swollen without infection?

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Can lymph nodes stay swollen for 6-12 months after toxoplasmosis infection?

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Is there ever a time when matted lymph nodes are not cancer or a serious infection?

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