Question 1

can you tell me if there are lymph nodes in your belly button?

Accepted Answer

Nearby, not in: 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.  You may have a hernia, see a doc.

Question 2

is it possible for an infected belly button piercing to cause my groin lymph nodes to swell?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Essentially anything below the diaphragm can cause your lymph nodes to enlarge from the groin downward.

Question 3

i have painful lymph nodes under my arms and right side of my abd & down inner upper thigh & under belly button.  not swollen.petscan (-). what is it?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Are we sure the problem is lymph node?  Most lymphomas would be "hot" on pet.  An infection could be low grade positive too.  Not swollen? Is there anything to biopsy?

Question 4

severely painful pulsating mass just above belly button. very painful pack of lymph nodes at right thigh/leg line that travels down my leg. ty.

Accepted Answer

Pulsating mass: Go to the Emergency room and they may need to do CT exam. question of abdominal aortic aneurysm vs other issues depending on age

Question 5

if i am thin can i feel an enlarged iliac lymph node? i feel a lump in abdomen in between belly button and hip bone. i do not feel it on other side.

Accepted Answer

No: even if you are thin iliac nodes are not palpable.  Too deep.  Inguinal nodes can be easily palpated- that's in the groin.  Also, there other causes for bumps in the belly.  Depends which side and location.  You could feel enlarged ovarian cyst if you are really skinny.  Can feel your own colon on left side - especially if full of poop, and so on.

Question 6

if you have a lot of belly fat. is it possible to still be able to feel organs or lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's more difficult, but still possible.

Question 7

is it possible to have 2 lymph nodes swell in abdomen and become
rock hard? also can it stay that way, had for 1 year with no change

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy: Do not know whether these are actually lymph nodes without examining you, but if they are and are stony hard they should be examined by a doctor and perhaps biopsied. Hardness in lymph nodes often suggests the possibility of a malignancy. But as above, do not know what these really are. Best wishes.

Question 8

multiple mesenteric lymph nodes enlarged, does it mean kochs abdomen?

Accepted Answer

May or may not be!: Unless we know the size of the enlarged nodes, it is difficult to know what these nodes mean. You need to go see a specialist who can do further checking especially if you have any abdominal symptoms like pain, poor appetite, weight loss or fever. If you are well, you can wait and repeat the imaging study that showed these nodes in the first instance. A 2-3 month interval might show if they change.

Question 9

what are the lymph nodes in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen called? what causes then to.swell?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: They are still called lymph nodes. I assume your are speaking about inguinal lymph nodes present in the groin area as one cannot feel abdominal nodes. There are numerous causes, most commonly infection, inflammation or even tumors. Have a doctor take a look.

Question 10

can lupus cause calcification of lymph nodes in the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Look for other much more common causes first, especially infectious causes.

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Can you tell me if there are lymph nodes in your belly button?

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Is it possible for an infected belly button piercing to cause my groin lymph nodes to swell?

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I have painful lymph nodes under my arms and right side of my abd & down inner upper thigh & under belly button. not swollen.petscan (-). what is it?

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Severely painful pulsating mass just above belly button. very painful pack of lymph nodes at right thigh/leg line that travels down my leg. ty.

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If i am thin can i feel an enlarged iliac lymph node? i feel a lump in abdomen in between belly button and hip bone. i do not feel it on other side.

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If you have a lot of belly fat. is it possible to still be able to feel organs or lymph nodes?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have 2 lymph nodes swell in abdomen and become rock hard? also can it stay that way, had for 1 year with no change

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Multiple mesenteric lymph nodes enlarged, does it mean kochs abdomen?

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What are the lymph nodes in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen called? what causes then to.swell?

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Can lupus cause calcification of lymph nodes in the abdomen?

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