Question 1

what can cause swollen lymph nodes around the aorta?

Accepted Answer

Nodes: Lots of things can cause enlarged lymph nodes. Generally the ones around the aorta would be enlarged because of processes in the body below their level such as the pelvis or lower extremities. This is not a firm rule however as some systemic problems can also cause it.

Question 2

i recently had ct & diagnosed with several swollen lymph nodes around my aorta. the largest at 4 cm. what can cause this ?

Accepted Answer

Why was CT done?: They are markers of a reactive, inflammatory, or infectious process.  There is concern for cancer but would need to know more history.  Should have the doctor who ordered the scan explain the findings.

Question 3

my son has what looks like swollen lymph nodes. one large on the left of his neck and a smaller one on the right. he has no signs of illness???

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: Children can have enlarged lymph nodes with or without infectious causes.  Most of the time these are just reactive lymph nodes and will resolve over time.  Seek immediate treatment if the lymph node is red, warm or painful.  If the lymph node does not resolve in a 4-5 days have his primary care provider evaluate the lymph node.

Question 4

i was diagnosed with mono at the beginning of april. i had many swollen lymph nodes and most of them went down, but there is a big one on the right si?

Accepted Answer

Below: Best advice is to recheck with your DR whom you have been seeing.

They have your full medical history and will be able to give you correct information.

Question 5

is there an effective way to measure swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

You can estimate the: Lymph nodes can be measured in size by you or by your physicians. You can grab the lymph node between your thumb and one of the fingers and mark the distance between the two borders and put a scale on the two dots along the borders. There you have the size, commonly expressed as diameter in centimeters.

Question 6

can smoking cause slightly swollen lymph nodes (5-10mm) in one side of the neck?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Lymph nodes on one side of the neck need to be evaluated by your physician and a complete physical needs to be done.  If you are smoking, please stop.

Question 7

i have swollen lymph nodes in both armpits. one red and more sensitive. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Lymph nodes are a strong alert, it might be cancer that has spread through lymph nodes or lymphoma or your body fighting an infection,visit doctor as soon as possible he will subscribe antibiotic to to you and check for any other enlarged lymph nodes.

Question 8

swollen lymph nodes in both armpits. one red and one not. what does it mean if the red one is more sensitive?

Accepted Answer

Probable infection: Tender, swollen red lymph nodes usually indicate an infection. Under the arm may be due to an infected hair follicle. See a doctor to determine if antibiotics might be required.

Question 9

can i have one or two swollen lymph nodes in my neck(one side) for 10 months and be still healthy? can have them for no.reson?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The nodes will not be swollen for no reason, but the reason isn't necessarily a problem with your health. Lymph nodes increase in size when the immune system is fighting something, like an infections or injury. Having said that, big or painful lymph nodes that don't shrink back down should be evaluated. In your age group, lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes, is a rare but real possibility.Hyj/k.

Question 10

good morning i had notice this morning (suddenly)that i have one swollen lymph nodes on each side of my groin area( female),what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Possible tumor: Bilaterality of nodal disease in the groin is inflammatory or neoplastic.  How large are the nodes and how firm?.  Inflammation is tender.  Tumor not tender.  Area around anus should be checked for perianal lesion .  If lesion is considered suspicious , the node must be removed for dx rather than needle bx which can be misinterpreted.

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Swollen lymph nodes around aorta one measuring 4cm

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What can cause swollen lymph nodes around the aorta?

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I recently had ct & diagnosed with several swollen lymph nodes around my aorta. the largest at 4 cm. what can cause this ?

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My son has what looks like swollen lymph nodes. one large on the left of his neck and a smaller one on the right. he has no signs of illness???

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I was diagnosed with mono at the beginning of april. i had many swollen lymph nodes and most of them went down, but there is a big one on the right si?

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Is there an effective way to measure swollen lymph nodes?

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Can smoking cause slightly swollen lymph nodes (5-10mm) in one side of the neck?

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I have swollen lymph nodes in both armpits. one red and more sensitive. should i be concerned?

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Swollen lymph nodes in both armpits. one red and one not. what does it mean if the red one is more sensitive?

A member asked:

Can i have one or two swollen lymph nodes in my neck(one side) for 10 months and be still healthy? can have them for no.reson?

A member asked:

Good morning i had notice this morning (suddenly)that i have one swollen lymph nodes on each side of my groin area( female),what could this be?

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