Question 1

i have a lymph node in neck n its been swollen for years and now its big and wont go down. no bad side effects. should i leave it alone and not worry?

Accepted Answer

Get it biopsied: A persitant and enlarging lymph node should be biopsied. I could possibly be a cancer. Your risk is higher if you are a smoker.

Question 2

i've taken bactrim for 8 days with no obvious side effects but now i have hives and i've had a swollen lymph node on my left side of my neck and i have been having periodic nerve pain. please, any suggestions would be great.

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction.: An allergic reaction to a drug may take several days to appear.  If you are taking no other new meds, then you likely are allergic to Bactrim.  Call the prescribing doctor.  Take 25-50 mg Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) (after reading label to be sure it is something you can take safely).  If you have trouble breathing, swallowing, or chest pain, go to an ER right away.

Question 3

i am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

Accepted Answer

: You are likely correct. Any disturbance of the skin surface as would be in tattoo removal may trigger enlargement of local nodes that can persist for a few weeks.

Question 4

how much time is lymph node removal for biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Depends on location: Superficial nodes that are easily palpated etc..Can be biopsied more easily and quickly compare to deeper ones such as deep in chest or axillary area etc...Deep nodes/internal nodes such as those in chest are often just biospied and not removed--they do have important functions so don't remove unless you have to..Consult your doc..Good luck..

Question 5

will the  removal of a whole lymph node have a long-term effect on my health/ quality  of life?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: If it is not complete or near complete lymphadenectomy.  And even then it is not that common, unless it is followed by radiation therapy to the area.  A diagnostic biopsy or removal of an enlarged lymph node will have little to no effect.  However, once you develop lymphedema of arm or leg, it is a difficult condition to treat.

Question 6

recommended exercises and massage for after lymph node removal?

Accepted Answer

Risky activities: Lymph nodes monitor the status of the lymph which contains white cells that have eaten bacteria, viruses, etc and digested food too thick to go into the arteries/veins. Are delicate structures that when removed may reduce lymph flow.  Further damage can occur if their area is further traumatized with unmonitored exercise and massage.  Your surgeon is the best guide to what to do , how soon/often.

Question 7

can you tell me are all lymph node removal surgeries cancerous in nature?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not: The large majority of lymph nodes biopsied for diagnosis turn out not to bear cancer. And of the benign ones, the majority bear no specific illness.

Question 8

are all lymph node removal surgeries cancerous in nature? can you share some sources?

Accepted Answer

No: lymph node removals are performed for two reasons.  The first is for enlarged firm lymph nodes where the excision is for diagnostic purposes.  The second is for removal of potentially metastatic nodes to stage an existing tumor such as melanoma of skin or a malignant lesion of breast.

Question 9

the surgical removal of lymph node is called what?

Accepted Answer

Resection/excision: lymph node resection or excision or lymph node dissection.

Question 10

how does enlarged lymph node removal for microscopic exam aid in diagnosing certain disease?

Accepted Answer

It's very helpful: Looking at the lymph node under a microscope can make the diagnosis if it's uncertain.  If there is cancer present, then the pathologist can actually see the cancer cells and ascertain where the cancer is coming from and how aggressive it is.  There are other causes of enlarged lns that can be identified as well - e.g. Fungi, or granulomatous diseases - these can be seen many times by microscopy.

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I have a lymph node in neck n its been swollen for years and now its big and wont go down. no bad side effects. should i leave it alone and not worry?

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I've taken bactrim for 8 days with no obvious side effects but now i have hives and i've had a swollen lymph node on my left side of my neck and i have been having periodic nerve pain. please, any suggestions would be great.

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I am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

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How much time is lymph node removal for biopsy?

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Will the removal of a whole lymph node have a long-term effect on my health/ quality of life?

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Recommended exercises and massage for after lymph node removal?

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Can you tell me are all lymph node removal surgeries cancerous in nature?

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Are all lymph node removal surgeries cancerous in nature? can you share some sources?

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The surgical removal of lymph node is called what?

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How does enlarged lymph node removal for microscopic exam aid in diagnosing certain disease?

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