Question 1

what causes occipital lymph node swelling? i'm pretty sure that's what i have on the left side it's only one it's been there for about 3 months

Accepted Answer

Dunno: Most commonly lymph nodes swell in response to a nearby infection. You say this has been going on for three months with no change. Other possibilities might be a lipoma, a lymphoma, some other mass. Have you been seen by a doc and mentioned this? Have any other symptoms?

Question 2

what are the causes for a unilateral occipital lymph node swelling on the left side? barber noticed it/been there now 2 weeks n 1 day/should i c ent?

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Irritants/ bites : Solo enlarged nodes are usually reflective of a local process. Irritation of the scalp, a local bug bite, etc.Nodes usually run a 3-4 week cycle of enlrging when stimulated, processing their irritant and returning to resting size. If continuing to enlarge, painful or persisting in an enlarged size after 3-4 wks, i would have it looked at.

Question 3

causes for left unilateral occipital lymph node swelling?was big.pcp gav sepra for 20 days but never went down all the way.ben there 9 weeks.ct showed 7mmx9mm node.painful in area.concern for cancer?

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Excisional biopsy.: Local and general causes can be considered in the differential diagnosis. It didn't respond completely to septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) because of chronic inflammatory changes. An excisional biopsy can elucidate the diagnosis and hopefully alleviates your concerns.

Question 4

what causes an occipital lymph node to swell and deswell? doc put me on sepra n the swelling goes away then comes back days after medicine is over

Accepted Answer

Excision biopsy.: You mentioned biopsy but was it that of l.Node. That should give answer. L. Node can easily be exised ( removed in total).

Question 5

can allergies cause ing lymph node swelling and persistence for 7 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Consider other cause: lymph notes become tender and swollen whenever that area of the body becomes inflamed. It is unlikely that allergy could cause this unless you have open sores or inflammation on your legs or genital area. it would be advisable for you to have this checked out if it has continued for this long. To make sure you don't have a hidden infection

Question 6

i have multiple lymph node swelling, what could be the reason?

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Many possibilities: There are many reasons for lymph nodes to be enlarged ranging from infection to cancer to even a side effect of some medications.  Persistently enlarged or enlarging lymph nodes need to be checked out by a doctor.

Question 7

what can cause inguinal lymph node swelling?

Accepted Answer

These nodes filter : Lymph from perianal, genital zones, and infections can cause transient  enlargement. Inected nodes are tender to touch usually. Persistent enlarging nodes may need biopsy. Some start with empiric antibiotics.

Question 8

lymph node swelling in armpit, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: 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 9

can excessive lymph node swelling in an unrelated area be a sign of cancer elsewhere  , or would this only present at a very advanced stage?

Accepted Answer

Lymph Node Swelling: At your age, the most likely causes are a viral illness like mononucleosis or some other inflammatory or infectious process, not cancer. You didn't say where the swollen nodes were and where the other area affected was. These details could help narrow the focus.

Question 10

full work up done for lymph node swelling (1 yr now) 20 lb weight loss since last year & have not been able to gain weight back, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Lymph gland swelling: would need more information before addressing the question.  if there was a full work up including a biopsy then the lymph gland may have nothing to do with this.  talk to your doctor who has been doin the work up.

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What causes occipital lymph node swelling? i'm pretty sure that's what i have on the left side it's only one it's been there for about 3 months

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What are the causes for a unilateral occipital lymph node swelling on the left side? barber noticed it/been there now 2 weeks n 1 day/should i c ent?

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Causes for left unilateral occipital lymph node swelling?was big.pcp gav sepra for 20 days but never went down all the way.ben there 9 weeks.ct showed 7mmx9mm node.painful in area.concern for cancer?

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What causes an occipital lymph node to swell and deswell? doc put me on sepra n the swelling goes away then comes back days after medicine is over

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Can allergies cause ing lymph node swelling and persistence for 7 weeks?

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I have multiple lymph node swelling, what could be the reason?

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What can cause inguinal lymph node swelling?

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Lymph node swelling in armpit, should i be concerned?

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Can excessive lymph node swelling in an unrelated area be a sign of cancer elsewhere , or would this only present at a very advanced stage?

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Full work up done for lymph node swelling (1 yr now) 20 lb weight loss since last year & have not been able to gain weight back, what could it be?

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