Question 1

what causes swollen lymph node in the shoulder and arm?

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 2

swollen lymph node and pain in shoulder?

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Acute Illness?: The swollen lymph node especially if relatively acute indicates your body is trying to fight off some type of infection...Viral, bacterial, etc.  The shoulder pain if in the same area as the lymph node is likely referred pain or involved in the process.  See your doctor to establish a diagnosis.

Question 3

i have a swollen lymph node in my left shoulder. it is not in my arm pit. it is in the front of my shoulder just above the crease of the bend. i have lost range of motion. i cant reach behind my back without excruciating pain. what is it. can i fix?

Accepted Answer

: The location you described is not a normal site for a lymph node. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. Since the matter is interfering with your activities, it would be prudent to see a doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

is it possible for you to have a swollen lymph node on your shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Possible but not --: Seen very commonly. There must be another reason for the swelling on the scapula. Between the scapula ; ribs, one could get a bursal sac, resulting in a bursitis.
Bony tumor can cause a swelling on the bone as well.
Get yourself seen by the pcp or an orthopod.

Question 5

what causes a swollen lymph node in neck and acne on the shoulder?

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Probably nothing: Acne confined to a shoulder may be from rubbing; we see this in men who bench-press large amounts of weight. Most adults have one or more palpable lymph nodes in the neck, and if they are not rock-hard, fixed to other structures, or growing rapidly, they're best ignored. Glad you're a good observer of the body. Good luck.

Question 6

several bug bite on back just behind shoulder. large swollen lymph node on top of collar bone. bites look to be better though.  cause?

Accepted Answer

Not always bugs!: Several causes for "bug bites." detailed history (how, when, who else) and exam (what the lesion looks like, and what the rest of you looks like) is often needed to get to the correct answer. The most important thing to keep in mind, however, is that many if not most unknown "bug bites" turn out not to be bug bites. Bugs are often blamed incorrectly. Finding the bug on body or home is best clue!

Question 7

got stung by a bee on my shoulder yesterday, today got swollen lymph node occuring in armpit, is this normal reaction? if so when should swelling go?

Accepted Answer

Bee sting : It looks like you don't have systemic reactions to bee sting since you don't mention that you have problems breathing, throat closing, abodominal pain, nausea and vomitting. A local swelling at sting site can associate with local lymph nodes swelling and does not need specific treatment. It would last a few days to a week or two. If the swelling is large and causing pain, you should see a doctor.

Question 8

i've a swollen lymph node in my neck for some time now, my doc says it's nothing but i'm starting to worry as sometimes i get shoulder and ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged lymph: nodes are almost always caused by an infection.  It is probably not related to shoulder pain.  Ear pain might be occult infection.  However, if your doctor says it is nothing, most likely it is just that.  If it persists or worsens, consult your doctor again.

Question 9

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 10

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).

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What causes swollen lymph node in the shoulder and arm?

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Swollen lymph node and pain in shoulder?

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I have a swollen lymph node in my left shoulder. it is not in my arm pit. it is in the front of my shoulder just above the crease of the bend. i have lost range of motion. i cant reach behind my back without excruciating pain. what is it. can i fix?

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Is it possible for you to have a swollen lymph node on your shoulder blade?

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What causes a swollen lymph node in neck and acne on the shoulder?

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Several bug bite on back just behind shoulder. large swollen lymph node on top of collar bone. bites look to be better though. cause?

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Got stung by a bee on my shoulder yesterday, today got swollen lymph node occuring in armpit, is this normal reaction? if so when should swelling go?

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I've a swollen lymph node in my neck for some time now, my doc says it's nothing but i'm starting to worry as sometimes i get shoulder and ear pain?

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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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