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

my upper gums and teeth are bleeding since one year and dr says it is normal my gums are sensitive and i am developing permanent swollen lymph nodes under my jaw that is movable. is this bleeding cause those swollen nodes?

Accepted Answer

: Bleeding gingiva = inflammation. Over the long run, inflammation can result in periodontal disease and loss of teeth. It may be wise to see a periodontist (gum specialist) in your area for a second opinion.

Question 3

what would happen if you pop a swollen lymoh node?

Accepted Answer

DON'T.: You really can't pop a lymph node! if you popped something must be a sebaceous cyst or a pimple.

Question 4

i have two vertical black lines on thumbnails  my lypmh nodes are swollen what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Your doctor needs to examine you and run some tests to see what's going on.

Question 5

can frequent deep tissue massages cause swollen nodes? can massage from someone not trained be dangerous? i have swollen nodes but not sick.

Accepted Answer

No: massage cant result in production of lymph nodes which are essentially found along major venous structures in the groin, para aortic region, axilla and cervical region.  Only an inflammatory or neoplastic process can spread to  and involve nodes. If no tumor present, nodes in general are inflammatory Bad massage can injure underlying tissue.

Question 6

i have a few shotty nodes all checkedby dr. some are kind of long maybe an inch, but they are very thin maybe 1/4 inch. is this normal? swollen?

Accepted Answer

Not "normal" but...: Not necessarily ominous! sounds like, despite your doctor's reassurance, you're losing sleep over these "shoddy nodes"!  would you be willing to go to the trouble and expense of getting a biopsy? I think that would address your worst fears, then maybe you could let it go? ...Or get a second opinion from a specialist in infectious disease or internal medicine.

Question 7

is it normal for me to be able to feel my submandibular nodes when there not swollen? i can only feel them when i dig for them and there small and mobile. im very slim also. i can feel them at both sides?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is normal.
You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 8

what causes tender swollen lymp node?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Typically, a tender swollen lymph node means your body is trying to fight a localized infection. Most of the time, these events are self-limited.   If you are having fevers, the tenderness increases, and your skin overlying the lymph node becomes extremely red, you will need to see you doctor for additional treatment.

Question 9

my lymph nodes are swollen. ?

Accepted Answer

Please tell us more: so we can help figure out the reason for this... Location of the lymph nodes and any other symptoms you have been having lately. Thanks!

Question 10

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.

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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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My upper gums and teeth are bleeding since one year and dr says it is normal my gums are sensitive and i am developing permanent swollen lymph nodes under my jaw that is movable. is this bleeding cause those swollen nodes?

A member asked:

What would happen if you pop a swollen lymoh node?

A member asked:

I have two vertical black lines on thumbnails my lypmh nodes are swollen what could be wrong?

A member asked:

Can frequent deep tissue massages cause swollen nodes? can massage from someone not trained be dangerous? i have swollen nodes but not sick.

A member asked:

I have a few shotty nodes all checkedby dr. some are kind of long maybe an inch, but they are very thin maybe 1/4 inch. is this normal? swollen?

A member asked:

Is it normal for me to be able to feel my submandibular nodes when there not swollen? i can only feel them when i dig for them and there small and mobile. im very slim also. i can feel them at both sides?

A member asked:

What causes tender swollen lymp node?

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My lymph nodes are swollen. ?

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Why is my lymph node swollen?

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