Question 1

my sinusitis won't go away even after multiple uses of antibiotics. can i get rid of it another way? also can sinusitis cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: Inflammation of the sinuses correlates with enlarged lymph nodes because the immune cells congregate in these nodes.  Recurrent or chronic sinus infection is a sign of tissue inflammation (generally caused by irritants, allergy or other causes of rhinitis), immune defiency or structural problem (polyps for example). Medications, avoidance strategies, and even surgery are options depending on cause

Question 2

i have pharyngitis and bronchitis and chronic sinusitis and i have swollen lymph nodes is my neck and groin is that bad ?

Accepted Answer

? Viral infection: you should see your doctor to be evaluated and have CBC, EBV ,CMV test and if negative and nodes are growing bigger then you should have biopsy.

Question 3

can sinusitis, rhinitis or a cold if not treated properly prevent swollen lymph nodes in the neck, possibly cause by them, go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

May  be  yes  OR  NO: These conditions  can  be  allergic,  viral  or  bacterial or  vasomotor  if  bacterial  not  treated  l/nodes  would  not  go  back  to  normal,  allergi  and  , vasomotor    donot  get  big  l/nodes ;  viral  after  4--6  week  go  back  to  normal.

Question 4

it is possible to have swollen lymph nodes in the neck because of sinusitis and other in the groin caused by small cut in the leg, at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy LAD: Or swollen lymph nodes are commonly due to infections and resolve shortly after the infection is over. For example, an upper respiratory infection such as sinusitis may cause LAD in the neck & resolves w/ in a few weeks. Lad at a site distal to the source of infection (e.g. An infected toe leading to LAD in the groin) must be examined by a doctor to rule out a possible serious underlying condition.

Question 5

what  could  causes  be  for swollen lymph  nodes in groin  and behind neck. had a infection month ago then sinusitis . fine now bit still have cough ?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Most common causes of swollen lymph nodes is infection In region of lymph nodes and cancer. If you have persistent enlarged lymph nodes, see a doctor.

Question 6

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 7

what is a swollen lymph node like?

Accepted Answer

Question is vague!: Swollen lymph node may reactive process or could be cancer (lymphoma or metastatic spread). Reactive process may be secondary to various organisms such as viral, bacterial, fungal (including granulomatous processes). Many other condtions are idiopathic (no known causative factor).

Question 8

swollen lymph node, should i be worried?

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

what should i do if i have a swollen lymph node?

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 10

should i ice or heat a swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Neither: The question should be why is it swollen and address the cause. Local heat or cold does not help.

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My sinusitis won't go away even after multiple uses of antibiotics. can i get rid of it another way? also can sinusitis cause swollen lymph nodes?

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I have pharyngitis and bronchitis and chronic sinusitis and i have swollen lymph nodes is my neck and groin is that bad ?

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Can sinusitis, rhinitis or a cold if not treated properly prevent swollen lymph nodes in the neck, possibly cause by them, go back to normal?

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It is possible to have swollen lymph nodes in the neck because of sinusitis and other in the groin caused by small cut in the leg, at the same time?

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What could causes be for swollen lymph nodes in groin and behind neck. had a infection month ago then sinusitis . fine now bit still have cough ?

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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 is a swollen lymph node like?

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Swollen lymph node, should i be worried?

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Should i ice or heat a swollen lymph node?

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