Question 1

is itnormal for your lymph node to be slighly swollen after a bee sting?

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Depends: It usually depends on patient sensitivity to the sting.  Recommend a medical visit to evaluate and prescribe medications if necessary.

Question 2

swollen lymph node from bee sting, what to do?

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Simply monitoring: 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 3

hi i had a hornet sting me in a lymph node in my neck. the lymph node is still swollen two days later and i have been feeling constantly thirsty.

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Give it time: The toxin produced by hornets (Hymenoptera) will cause local inflammation.  The lymph nodes are part of the immune system and I would not be surprised that it would still be enlarged two days after being stung.  The thirst may be a side effect of the sting and local allergic reaction, but if no swallowing problems, breathing difficulty or sensation of throat closing it should pass without concern.

Question 4

got stung by a bee on my shoulder yesterday, today got swollen lymph node occuring in armpit, is this normal reaction? if so when should swelling go?

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Bee sting : It looks like you don't have systemic reactions to bee sting since you don't mention that you have problems breathing, throat closing, abodominal pain, nausea and vomitting. A local swelling at sting site can associate with local lymph nodes swelling and does not need specific treatment. It would last a few days to a week or two. If the swelling is large and causing pain, you should see a doctor.

Question 5

i got stung by a bee behind my ear a week ago. the lymph node behind my ear has been swollen and painful. i think i can feel further lymph nodes with slight swelling as well but not painful. been taking benadryl. what should i do? normal reaction?

Accepted Answer

: If it is a reactive lymph node, it would slowly go down by itself like in: 'time allows healing' it does take weeks. Benadryl would not help; may only make you groggy or sleepy. The effect of benadryl on reaction is not on cellular reaction.

Question 6

how long does a groin lymph node stay swollen after a bug bite?

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Big enough: 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 7

is it a bug bite or a swollen lymph node? symptoms of swollen lymph node near collarbone? 18 years old, female.

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See doctor: You may be having either of two, bug bite  or swollen lymph node near collarbone . But lymph node may be painful to touch and warm while bug bite may be red ,slightly swollen.Your health provider will be able to decide and treat you as needed

Question 8

swollen lymph node by bug bite.

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Insufficient info: It would be useful to be able to examine the "bug bite" site as well as the "lymph node". It would be prudent to see your doctor to have it evaluated.

Question 9

can a sting on the hand cause a lymph node under the arm to swell?

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Yes: It can, if it hurts badly or looks infected, see your doctor,

Question 10

several bug bite on back just behind shoulder. large swollen lymph node on top of collar bone. bites look to be better though.  cause?

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Not always bugs!: Several causes for "bug bites." detailed history (how, when, who else) and exam (what the lesion looks like, and what the rest of you looks like) is often needed to get to the correct answer. The most important thing to keep in mind, however, is that many if not most unknown "bug bites" turn out not to be bug bites. Bugs are often blamed incorrectly. Finding the bug on body or home is best clue!

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Is itnormal for your lymph node to be slighly swollen after a bee sting?

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Swollen lymph node from bee sting, what to do?

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Hi i had a hornet sting me in a lymph node in my neck. the lymph node is still swollen two days later and i have been feeling constantly thirsty.

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Got stung by a bee on my shoulder yesterday, today got swollen lymph node occuring in armpit, is this normal reaction? if so when should swelling go?

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I got stung by a bee behind my ear a week ago. the lymph node behind my ear has been swollen and painful. i think i can feel further lymph nodes with slight swelling as well but not painful. been taking benadryl. what should i do? normal reaction?

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How long does a groin lymph node stay swollen after a bug bite?

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Is it a bug bite or a swollen lymph node? symptoms of swollen lymph node near collarbone? 18 years old, female.

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Swollen lymph node by bug bite.

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Can a sting on the hand cause a lymph node under the arm to swell?

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Several bug bite on back just behind shoulder. large swollen lymph node on top of collar bone. bites look to be better though. cause?

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