Question 1

why do people get swollen lymph nodes after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

No relationship: Drinking alcohol can cause a lot of different problems but swelling of the lymph nodes is not related to alcohol use. You have to ask your doctor to find another cause for the enlarged nodes, if they are really a problem, .

Question 2

i have had swollen lymph nodes in neck/groin for over three months now. also, day after drinking alcohol i have painful swelling in neck. why?

Accepted Answer

Exam: You must be examined and obtain specific blood testing and imaging for further evaluation of neck masses. Stop alcohol now!

Question 3

i have had swollen lymph nodes in my neck for over 9 months. now when i drink they swell more and hurt. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor please: Anything that lasts that long needs to have an evaluation and recommendations for care. I would strongly suggest you make an appointment with a physician asap to rule out any significant problems that could possibly be taken care of easier early then later.

Question 4

swollen lymph nodes wch wnt down 70% aftr 1 week of medication with antiboitics, next day i had alcohol nd then immediately they were swollen again?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you are rubbing or palpating these regularly that cam cause them to feel enlarged.  Leave them alone for at least two weeks and if still present see your doctor.

Question 5

lymph nodes hurt after drinking alcohol means you have cancer?

Accepted Answer

Hodgkin lymphoma: Lymph node pain from alcohol is a "classic" (but uncommon) symptom in hodgkin's lymphoma. It doesn't prove that any cancer or lymphoma is present, but is worthy of a physician history and physical examination to start.

Question 6

swollen lymph for ~10 yrs. dr's told me are ok unless pain/growth. used to get severe shoulder/neck pain after drinking alcohol ~5yrs ago. related?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Probably not. If your lymph nodes have been the same size for 10 years likely there is nothing wrong with them. I can't explain why you got shoulder and neck pain with drinking alcohol--I am stumped with that one!

Question 7

i found a swollen lymph node under my armpit, it's not painful unless i drink alcohol. my skin is itchier, i'm so tired all the time. i have a weird?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: You need to be seen by your pcp for exam and evaluation of ?lymph node, ?dry itchy skin and fatigue. Be honest about all meds you take (prescribed/OTC, including any birth control), alcohol/drug/tobacco use and sexual activity. Hope this helps.

Question 8

is pain in lymph nodes (of neck) after drinking alcohol a strong sign of hodgkin's? no major sweats/weight loss but regular fatigue /few small swellig

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Painful lymph nodes is almost never a sign of hodgkins lymphoma, especially without any weight loss or night sweats.  However, i agree with dr. Kittaneh, your should definitely get it checked out.

Question 9

swollen lymph nodes after colonoscopy, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: This would be an unlikely side effect from a colonoscopy but anything is possible.  Discuss this with your endoscopist to see if further testing is warranted or not.

Question 10

why did i get swollen lymph nodes after the flu shot (2014)?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine: Flu shot side effects may include:  slight swelling, redness or pain at vaccination site.  If headache, nausea, fever or  muscular pain occur they usually resolve within one to two days.  You won't get the flu from a flu shot because the virus either contains inactivated virus or doesn't have virus particles in it. Severe side effects are rare. Don't know which nodes were swollen. Might not be due

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Why do people get swollen lymph nodes after drinking alcohol?

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I have had swollen lymph nodes in neck/groin for over three months now. also, day after drinking alcohol i have painful swelling in neck. why?

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I have had swollen lymph nodes in my neck for over 9 months. now when i drink they swell more and hurt. what could this be?

A member asked:

Swollen lymph nodes wch wnt down 70% aftr 1 week of medication with antiboitics, next day i had alcohol nd then immediately they were swollen again?

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Lymph nodes hurt after drinking alcohol means you have cancer?

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Swollen lymph for ~10 yrs. dr's told me are ok unless pain/growth. used to get severe shoulder/neck pain after drinking alcohol ~5yrs ago. related?

A member asked:

I found a swollen lymph node under my armpit, it's not painful unless i drink alcohol. my skin is itchier, i'm so tired all the time. i have a weird?

A member asked:

Is pain in lymph nodes (of neck) after drinking alcohol a strong sign of hodgkin's? no major sweats/weight loss but regular fatigue /few small swellig

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Swollen lymph nodes after colonoscopy, should i be concerned?

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Why did i get swollen lymph nodes after the flu shot (2014)?

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