Question 1

what is the difference between a gland and a lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Different functions: Glands secrete fluids like saliva or hormones (salivary, pituitary, etc.).  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.  They do not secrete anything.

Question 2

what is an effective way to determine if a lymph gland has grown?

Accepted Answer

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 lymph nodes "taste" the lymph to see if anything bad is there 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.

Question 3

is something related to lymph node glands considered very serious?

Accepted Answer

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.  A lymph node "tastes" the lymph to see if anything bad is there like bacteria, viruses, cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and enlarges in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  You can feel them then.

Question 4

what can cause a swollen lymph gland?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Swollen lymphnodes are caused by things that cause inflamation.  This can be infectious: viral or bacterial, chemical exposure, allergies.  Tumors can cause swelling: lymphoma or metestatic turmors.

Question 5

wat does it mean when a swollen lymph gland goes away?

Accepted Answer

You're better: It means that what ever was causing the swollen gland has resolved and the gland has returned to its normal small size.

Question 6

what could cause a swollen lymph gland in the mornings?

Accepted Answer

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 chest xray.

Question 7

might a lymph gland swell up because of multiple insect bites?

Accepted Answer

They often do: The injection of foreign material under the skin by a bite is one of many reasons that lymph glands swell. Any material injected moves in the body serum to the glands where it is processed & rendered harmless.Glands often swell temporarily if they are doing extra work.

Question 8

what is the difference between a lymph node and sub mandibular gland?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Salivary glands located beneath the floor of the mouth. In humans, they account for 70% of the salivary volume and weigh about of 15 grams.
A lymph node is an oval-shaped organ of the immune system, distributed widely throughout the body including the armpit and stomach and linked by lymphatic vessels.

Question 9

should i be worried about a right swollen lymph gland that shows in the morning and is not there throughout day?

Accepted Answer

Not a lymph node: I doubt a lymph node appears and disappears with such regularity. Have a doctor see you during the morning.

Question 10

is a 7mm intramammary lymph node a swollen gland?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Lymph nodes are not usually palpable and thus a 7 mm node is considered enlarged. Transient enlargement is not uncommon but if you feel sick or the node is getting larger, you need to see your doctor.

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