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

i have had a swollen lymph node at base of skull and my right ear as well as  itchy scalp for well over two months. any idea what this could be?

Accepted Answer

Dandruff?: Try washing your scalp frequently, daily would not be too much. It may take a few months of this, on regular basis for the scalp to be healthy and the lymph nodes to regress.

Question 3

i have a sleek braided ponytail and have been dealing with some strong itching. now three looks to be a swollen lymph node behind my head by the base of my ponytail. i know that i tie my hair down tightly with a satin scarf every night. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

: You may have some scalp inflammation to explain the itching and the swollen lymph node reacting to it. Have your MD or a dermatologist examine your scalp and advise you.

Question 4

i have some swelling right above the base of my penis, it is tender and sore, and does not go away when resting. hernia or swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Hernia: Swollen lymph nodes in the groin area occur just under the inguinal ligament within the femoral triangle of the upper thigh.  A swelling just near or under the base of the penis is where the opening of the inguinal canal is and where a loop of bowel can slide down to become fixed or incarcerated.  Tenderness may be first sign toward strangulation and must be reduced to prevent bowel damage.

Question 5

do swollen lymph nodes hurt? i have a marble sized bump on the back of my neck right above the hairline. it is also hard. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes : Lumps in the neck can be caused by a number of things. They range from benign (like lymph nodes responding to an infection, cysts, or non-cancerous tumors) to serious. Your doctor, after doing a history and physical exam can help you and recommend a specialist if needed.

Question 6

swollen lymph node by bug bite.

Accepted Answer

Insufficient info: It would be useful to be able to examine the "bug bite" site as well as the "lymph node". It would be prudent to see your doctor to have it evaluated.

Question 7

can you pop a swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

No: When lymph nodes enlarge they are solid structures, they are not filled with fluid, so they can't be popped.

Question 8

what might bring about my swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: 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.  The 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.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.

Question 9

what does it mean to have a swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation.: Lymph nodes are filters for fluid and debris coming from nearby body parts that is collected via lymphatic ducts.  They are filled with immune system cells, lymphocytes and react to various processes from minor infections, irritations like rashes, up to serious malignancies.  When the node enlarges, the immune system is dealing with one of these processes.  Most of the time, it's something minor.

Question 10

how do you know if you have a swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

You cannot always: If it is near the surface of the skin you can feel it with your fingers.  If it is tender or painful this will guide you to the site.  There are lymph nodes, however, all over the body, and many are not perceivable or detectable by the individual in whom they are enlarging.

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Swollen lymph node base of hairline

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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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I have had a swollen lymph node at base of skull and my right ear as well as itchy scalp for well over two months. any idea what this could be?

A member asked:

I have a sleek braided ponytail and have been dealing with some strong itching. now three looks to be a swollen lymph node behind my head by the base of my ponytail. i know that i tie my hair down tightly with a satin scarf every night. what's wrong?

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I have some swelling right above the base of my penis, it is tender and sore, and does not go away when resting. hernia or swollen lymph node?

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Do swollen lymph nodes hurt? i have a marble sized bump on the back of my neck right above the hairline. it is also hard. what could it be?

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Swollen lymph node by bug bite.

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Can you pop a swollen lymph node?

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What might bring about my swollen lymph node?

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What does it mean to have a swollen lymph node?

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How do you know if you have a swollen lymph node?

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