Question 1

can swollen lymph nodes in neck be the symptom, of any autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Swollen lymph nodes are a reaction to inflammation and this can vary from infection to cancer to other problems, autoimmune disease can also cause swollen lymph nodes. Neck nodes tend to swell up frequently, from teeth issues, sinuses, skin inflammation, etc.

Question 2

can thyroid issues like hashimotos autoimmune disease cause swollen lymph nodes in the neck?

Accepted Answer

No: Almost everyone has a few palpable neck nodes. They are almost always your friends. Disease here she's as very large nodes, very hard nodes, or nodes stuck to surrounding structures.

Question 3

are painless groups of lymph nodes on collarbone & armpit bad?  doc says i'm "fine", but have fatigue, nightsweats & 2 other autoimmune diseases.

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is concerning. Get proactive and find a physician who gives you a better explanation.

Question 4

covid in 2020, then epstein barr virus reactivated. i have also been diagnosed with several autoimmune diseases. groin & neck lymph nodes are always swollen. antibodies continue to go up, diagnosed with caebv. any suggestions to recover?

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: This appears far beyond the scope of our HT public medical education site.  A more thorough evaluation can be obtained via a virtual consult.  Have medical records and test results available.  (www.connect@healthtap.com)

Question 5

41 yr old f, new dx mctd/fibro/sjogrens & early scleroderma. visible lymph nodes in rear sides and back of neck (hairline & ear to shoulder; not jaw like they check) will these stay forever w autoimmune disease or something to look into further?

Accepted Answer

: 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 6

have an auto immune disease, recently have noticed swollen lymph nodes in my neck and jaw. rheum says never seen in a psa patient. not lupus. any insi?

Accepted Answer

See details: There are numerous possible causes for lymph node enlargement. You unfortunately did not mention what meds you are taking. If the psoriasis is fairly active, it could possibly be a cause. Other causes include infection or lymphoma. If this has been a persistent issue then it may need more detailed evaluation.

Question 7

if swollen lymph nodes emerge from an inflammatory process like lupus (autoimmune disease) would ibuprofen an nsaid make then go away?

Accepted Answer

Lupus: We need to treat the clinical manifestation of your lupus. Some cases are mild some are complex. Your doctor needs to work up your "inflamed lymph node".

Question 8

what do autoimmune diseases attack?

Accepted Answer

Any part of the body: Autoimmune illness happens when a person's immune system mistakenly targets her/his own cells, tissues, organs. Because of this, at least eighty, and probably many more, diseases are actually considered autoimmune in origin. The disease doesn't attack. It's the attack that caused the disease.

Question 9

are autoimmune diseases very common?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Most people with hypothyroidism have the disease hashimoto's thyroiditis.  When you add psoriasis, colitis to the diseases ra, spondyloarthritis, type 1 diabetes, and onward, you have a majorpercentage of american's having an "autoimmune disease.

Question 10

what can cause an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

"cellular confusion": Many diseases can be classified as autoimmune (rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, etc) immune system is designed to protect us from outside infections, toxins, and is programmed to recognize foreign objects.  Sometimes body parts are mistakenly identified and our white blood cells attack our organ systems.  Genetics, the environment, prior infections may trigger this error.

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Can swollen lymph nodes in neck be the symptom, of any autoimmune disease?

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Can thyroid issues like hashimotos autoimmune disease cause swollen lymph nodes in the neck?

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Are painless groups of lymph nodes on collarbone & armpit bad? doc says i'm "fine", but have fatigue, nightsweats & 2 other autoimmune diseases.

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Covid in 2020, then epstein barr virus reactivated. i have also been diagnosed with several autoimmune diseases. groin & neck lymph nodes are always swollen. antibodies continue to go up, diagnosed with caebv. any suggestions to recover?

A member asked:

41 yr old f, new dx mctd/fibro/sjogrens & early scleroderma. visible lymph nodes in rear sides and back of neck (hairline & ear to shoulder; not jaw like they check) will these stay forever w autoimmune disease or something to look into further?

A member asked:

Have an auto immune disease, recently have noticed swollen lymph nodes in my neck and jaw. rheum says never seen in a psa patient. not lupus. any insi?

A member asked:

If swollen lymph nodes emerge from an inflammatory process like lupus (autoimmune disease) would ibuprofen an nsaid make then go away?

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What do autoimmune diseases attack?

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Are autoimmune diseases very common?

A member asked:

What can cause an autoimmune disease?

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