Question 1

what could enlarged non painful lymph nodes be ?

Accepted Answer

Infection, growth...: Lymph nodes respond to infection, cancer and irritation nearby. Get it checked by a doctor and then followup with them at an interval they recommend. It could be just a benign enlargement that you never find a reason for.

Question 2

i have swollen and painful lymph nodes with no other symptoms. should i be concerned?

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Yes/assessment: Swollen and painful lymph nodes with no symptoms need evaluation as soon as possible.Can be due to a variety of causes,infective and non-infective.Please see your GP for basic tests which might give an answer.If not ,more specialised tests(referral) will need to be done.But be seen

Question 3

had painful lymph nodes for months now. a few months ago was checked for mono but came back negative. should i be concerned?

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If still enlarged,: And/or painful it is a cause for concern and you should consult a hematologist.

Question 4

what might cause my painful lymph nodes in the neck?

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Several things: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 5

i get painful lymph nodes under arm that come and go for a few months?

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Considering...: Considering your genetic origin......a lymph node biopsy will be best advise. It can be bacterial, Mycobacterial, Lymphoma.......If using stick deodorant.....switch to liquid or spray. Take a course of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) DS. Iron your undergarments...

Question 6

i have swollen and painful lymph nodes next to my groin. how do i treat this?

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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 7

what tests can be done to determine cause of painful lymph nodes?  been hurting on/off about 4 mos.  my pcp is not much help.

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Biopsy: of the swollen lymph nodes may be necessary but not yet. Evaluation of blood cells and serum antibodies should be done to look for an infectious cause. Depending on the location and other signs and symptoms, empirical treatment with antibiotics could help. If you aren't getting answers from your PCP, you should seek a second opinion. Try Internal Med or inf disease doctor.

Question 8

my armpit lymph nodes have been swelling out of no where on again off again. ive been yawing the same products and have not been sick, or had any viruss or infectious. they swollen painful lymph nodes are my only symptom?

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Adenopahy: Would seem to indicate some type of allergic or inflammatory response.

Question 9

what could be the significance of enlarged painful lymph nodes at the base of the sternum and along the rib line?

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A recent infection-: -is the best bet. Especially if you are sick now. But they may appear later @ you notice them when you are well. If no recent illness @ you are worried, have it evaluated by your PCP.

Question 10

hi. i have enlarged and severely painful lymph nodes to the right of my groin but also pain from lymph nodes down my whole leg. my q is why down leg?

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See your doctor: Sounds like you need some tests done and should see your doctor.

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What could enlarged non painful lymph nodes be ?

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I have swollen and painful lymph nodes with no other symptoms. should i be concerned?

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Had painful lymph nodes for months now. a few months ago was checked for mono but came back negative. should i be concerned?

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What might cause my painful lymph nodes in the neck?

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I get painful lymph nodes under arm that come and go for a few months?

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I have swollen and painful lymph nodes next to my groin. how do i treat this?

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What tests can be done to determine cause of painful lymph nodes? been hurting on/off about 4 mos. my pcp is not much help.

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My armpit lymph nodes have been swelling out of no where on again off again. ive been yawing the same products and have not been sick, or had any viruss or infectious. they swollen painful lymph nodes are my only symptom?

A member asked:

What could be the significance of enlarged painful lymph nodes at the base of the sternum and along the rib line?

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Hi. i have enlarged and severely painful lymph nodes to the right of my groin but also pain from lymph nodes down my whole leg. my q is why down leg?

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