Question 1

my 6 year old son has enlarged lymph nodes for about 3 years now, one of which is 22 x 6.5 mm with no appreciable fatty hilum. ldh level is 248. he's an identical twin.  please advise.

Accepted Answer

Concerning: He should be seen by your family p[physician or pediatrician. A diagnosis must be made to make sure this lymphadenopathy (enlarged glands) is not cancerous. There are some cancers that are indolent and also blood tests must be done to rule out this possibility.

Question 2

i have had enlarged lymph nodes for 2 years. not growing, but not going away. have had ultrasound a year ago. fatty hilium and thin cortex result. ?

Accepted Answer

Lymphnode: Hilus is the area where the vessels run into the "bean shaped" lymph gland. The lymph gland typically has white blood cells in it, but as time goes on they diminish and are replaced with fat. Atleast no evidence for tumor which would be a proliferation of cells.

Question 3

i have been being watched for lymphoma, and have multiple enlarged lymph nodes. the left lower side has been hurting, could that be my spleen?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: Depending on how low, could be your spleen, intestines, kidney or even ovary. Given your enlarged lymph nodes, an enlarged spleen is definitely a possibility. As you may have been told, if lymphoma is a concern, a biopsy will be required to make the diagnosis. I hope you get better soon. Good luck.

Question 4

multiple  enlarged   lymph  nodes in my  right  cervical  areas ; tb  is suspected ; to have  biopsy  shortly , how much contaigious .am  i?

Accepted Answer

Tuberculosis: If this is TB it sounds like it would be extrapulmonary TB (outside the lung), in which case, if you are not coughing, it is not communicable to others. Good luck and get better soon.

Question 5

my 2 year old son have multiple enlarged lymph nodes in his neck for 4 months, the largest one is  3.2 cm. he doesnt feel sick or look sick , hes still very energetic, do you think this could be cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: The risk of lymphatic cancer at that age is miniscule. Most are simple reactive lymph nodes that sift the body serum to remove debris. Vaccination. illnesses, throat infection, local bug bites or skin rashes often trigger transient enlargement. Occasionally a note becomes infected &amp; needs to be drained, but not commonly. Neck nodes ore often noticed since they are not buried in fat or tissue.

Question 6

i have had multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the right groin, that seem to be getting larger, hard to touch, low back and hip pain also, i am 57?

Accepted Answer

See doctor ASAP: These symptoms point to a systemic problem which may be serious.  Call your doctor ASAP.

Question 7

how can i treat enlarged lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Enlarged lymph nodes have many causes. You should see a health care professional to evaluate the cause.

Question 8

what symptoms are common in enlarged lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: The lymphatic system absorbs things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph to see if  there is bacteria/viruses/ cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts. They enlarge/hard in response to the inflammation created when they react.  Sx - pain, feeling the node.

Question 9

are hard immovable enlarged lymph nodes always bad?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the cause which can be either inflammatory (Infections like TB) or Granulomas like Sarcoid are not all that dangerous but if they are enlarged due to cancer, then it depends on which type of Cancer(Lymphomas are treatable but other Cancers are more serious.

Question 10

what causes enlarged lymph nodes near or on aorta?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged Lymph Nodes: I assume these were seen on a ct scan.  They could be from many different causes.  Lymph nodes enlarge from inflammation, infection, cancer.  I would talk to your doctor about the findings.  They know your history and can give you an idea about why they are enlarged.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Multiple enlarged lymph nodes with fatty hilum

A member asked:

My 6 year old son has enlarged lymph nodes for about 3 years now, one of which is 22 x 6.5 mm with no appreciable fatty hilum. ldh level is 248. he's an identical twin. please advise.

A member asked:

I have had enlarged lymph nodes for 2 years. not growing, but not going away. have had ultrasound a year ago. fatty hilium and thin cortex result. ?

A member asked:

I have been being watched for lymphoma, and have multiple enlarged lymph nodes. the left lower side has been hurting, could that be my spleen?

A member asked:

Multiple enlarged lymph nodes in my right cervical areas ; tb is suspected ; to have biopsy shortly , how much contaigious .am i?

A member asked:

My 2 year old son have multiple enlarged lymph nodes in his neck for 4 months, the largest one is 3.2 cm. he doesnt feel sick or look sick , hes still very energetic, do you think this could be cancer?

A member asked:

I have had multiple enlarged lymph nodes in the right groin, that seem to be getting larger, hard to touch, low back and hip pain also, i am 57?

A member asked:

How can i treat enlarged lymph nodes?

A member asked:

What symptoms are common in enlarged lymph nodes?

A member asked:

Are hard immovable enlarged lymph nodes always bad?

A member asked:

What causes enlarged lymph nodes near or on aorta?

Sponsored Content

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?