Question 1

i am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

Accepted Answer

: You are likely correct. Any disturbance of the skin surface as would be in tattoo removal may trigger enlargement of local nodes that can persist for a few weeks.

Question 2

what are the normal lymph node sizes?

Accepted Answer

What is "Normal": Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins 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 come in all sizes from pea to lima bean.  The are not usually easily felt.

Question 3

how serious are lymph node enlargements?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Lymph nodes help to fight off a variety of illnesses, including infections, non-infectious inflammations, cancer, etc.  The severity depends on what caused them to enlarge.

Question 4

have a lymph node but why it did not hurt?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: We all have lymph nodes. They can swell in response to inflammation or infection. Swollen nodes may or may not be uncomfortable with pressure. If you have chronically enlarged nodes that would warrant evaluation.

Question 5

what is the ramifications of a missing lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Huge numbers: 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.  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.  There are many, many of them so missing even a few will not cause problems.

Question 6

what happens if you constantly squeeze a lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Nothing really : Constantly squeezing lymph nodes can potentially cause inflammation if pressed too hard and pain is felt. Try not to do it, and get your primary doctor to check then at your next visit. If they are enlarged, already hurting, they need to be checked sooner. Feel better.

Question 7

why is my lymph node swollen?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Lymph nodes can swell in response to inflammation, infections and even in some types of cancer.

Question 8

mass in lymph node what causes?

Accepted Answer

Swollen gland: Likely what you are describing is something called lymphadenopathy, which is swelling and inflammation of lymph nodes.  This can lead to pain and can be aggravated by movement, depending on the location of the swollen lymph node.  Generally speaking, most lymphadenopathy is caused by infectious processes. This could be viral or bacterial.  Other causes can be discussed with your doctor.

Question 9

what is a lymph node aspiration?

Accepted Answer

See below: When a needle is inserted into an enlarged or abnormal lymph node and fluid is pulled out of the node.

Question 10

can you feel a calcified lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Size and location: 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" lymph for anything bad like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem,  the immune system reacts and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react. If calcified, they just feel hard.

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I am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

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What are the normal lymph node sizes?

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How serious are lymph node enlargements?

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Have a lymph node but why it did not hurt?

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What is the ramifications of a missing lymph node?

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What happens if you constantly squeeze a lymph node?

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Why is my lymph node swollen?

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Mass in lymph node what causes?

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What is a lymph node aspiration?

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Can you feel a calcified lymph node?

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