Q: could shotty lymph nodes cause headaches?

No : No lymph node causes headache.

Q: what does the term shotty lymph nodes mean?

Cluster of nodes: This term refers to being able to palpate a group of small lymph nodes that are clustered together.

Q: feel five small lymph nodes under chin, could they be shotty?

Unlikely: shotty lymph nodes are larger. If concerned about acute viral syndrome or HIV get tested

Q: can doctors tell me what does shotty lymph nodes in the mediastinum and hila mean?

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 1

my hubby underwent the nordic treatment for mantle cell lymph and is in complete remission. what is the overall sucess rate for this treatment?

Accepted Answer

80% at 4 yrs: Here is the full-text paper of the nordic regimen:

http://bloodjournal.Hematologylibrary.Org/content/112/7/2687.Full

at ~4 yrs after treatment, overall survival is ~80%.  There has not been long enough follow-up to say that patients are truly cured, but many researchers believe this regimen will cure some patients with mcl. Your hubby being in remission is a good sign!

Question 2

swollen lymph nodes/reactive cells left elbow for 2 years. in remission from nhl for 9 years. ct scan/numerous tests clear. left of body swollen. why?

Accepted Answer

Follow with oncologi: You should follow with and ask your Oncologist why there is any swelling. Sometimes radiotherapy can leave you with Lymph-edema which appears many years after the treatment. Most important thing is to rule out any new complications like recurrence of your lymphoma or appearance of a new cancer for which you are at some risk. Regular follow up with your oncologist is a must, so he/she can figure ou

Question 3

my husband has multiple myeloma. he had a stem cell transplant & has been in remission. he had a gallbladder attack 6 wks ago. his pet results show activity (suv max 2.8) in a lymph node posterior to the duodenum. could this be from the gall attack?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is possible because that lymph node belongs to the gallbladder lymphatic drainage. Good luck to your husband!

Question 4

i previously had leukemia for 3 years and am now in remission and have been for 10 years.am experiencing swollen lymph nodes that grow and r everywher?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation needed: Generalized lymph node enlargement in a person with a prior history of hematologic malignancy requires further evaluation. Please see your primary care or oncologist as soon as possible. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 5

i have lupus and am remission.  i have a sore on my ear , a fever, a large node in front of my ear and jaw pain. can a swollen lymph node cause jaw pain.  dentist said teeth are ok. derm says ear infec?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: Yes, the node can cause pressure on your jaw seek treatment for your infection.

Question 6

are "shotty" lymph nodes abnormal?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Shotty or small lymph nodes (<1 cm) may not be abnormal.  However if they subsequently grow, then that may warrant more investigation.

Question 7

could shotty lymph nodes cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

No : No lymph node causes headache.

Question 8

what does the term shotty lymph nodes mean?

Accepted Answer

Cluster of nodes: This term refers to being able to palpate a group of small lymph nodes that are clustered together.

Question 9

feel five small lymph nodes under chin, could they be shotty?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: shotty lymph nodes are larger. If concerned about acute viral syndrome or HIV get tested

Question 10

can doctors tell me what does shotty lymph nodes in the mediastinum and hila mean?

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.

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My hubby underwent the nordic treatment for mantle cell lymph and is in complete remission. what is the overall sucess rate for this treatment?

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Swollen lymph nodes/reactive cells left elbow for 2 years. in remission from nhl for 9 years. ct scan/numerous tests clear. left of body swollen. why?

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My husband has multiple myeloma. he had a stem cell transplant & has been in remission. he had a gallbladder attack 6 wks ago. his pet results show activity (suv max 2.8) in a lymph node posterior to the duodenum. could this be from the gall attack?

A member asked:

I previously had leukemia for 3 years and am now in remission and have been for 10 years.am experiencing swollen lymph nodes that grow and r everywher?

A member asked:

I have lupus and am remission. i have a sore on my ear , a fever, a large node in front of my ear and jaw pain. can a swollen lymph node cause jaw pain. dentist said teeth are ok. derm says ear infec?

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Are "shotty" lymph nodes abnormal?

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Could shotty lymph nodes cause headaches?

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What does the term shotty lymph nodes mean?

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Feel five small lymph nodes under chin, could they be shotty?

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Can doctors tell me what does shotty lymph nodes in the mediastinum and hila mean?

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