Question 1

what are the reason for swollen lymph nodes?

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Exam needed: A medical history, physical examination and appropriate tests will be needed to help determine the cause of swollen lymph nodes. among the many possible causes are inflammation, infection, and cancers.

Question 2

why do all my docs say my swollen lymph nodes are fine just bc their not growing. there still has to be a reason their swollen right? they won't test

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Swollen glands: The real reason not to test is because the only good test is a needle aspiration or surgical excision, and no md wants to do that if it's not absolutely necessary. There are no specific blood tests for the causes of enlargement of lymph nodes, which is a very common symptom, usually just reflecting exposure to multiple, mostly viral infections of head, neck, and respiratory passages.

Question 3

what could be other reason for swollen lymph nodes in arms, other than hiv, flu or being hurt. please advise?

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Many: Enlarged lymph nodes often indicate an immune response to a foreign invaders (viral, bacteria etc) and are not specific for any disease.  If persistent , they may indicate the presence of leukemia or lymphoma as well .

Question 4

can stress cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Not by itself: But if stress causes you to bite your cheek or pick at your arm, i could see how that might lead to swollen glands!

Question 5

can relafin cause swollen lymph nodes.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Enlargement of the lymph glands is not listed as a side effect of the medication.

Question 6

can teething cause swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Swollen lymph nodes are a sign of infection.  Teething is not normally associated with an infection.  You child might have caught a bug going around.  The most important thing to do for your child is to provide loving support for your child's symptoms.  A children's pain reliever for pain and/or fever, encourage fluids and try to maintain good nutrition.

Question 7

can psoriasis cause swollen lymph nodes?

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Possibly: Lymph nodes enlarge as a reaction to inflammation so if the skin inflammation is significant then enlargement can occur.

Question 8

what is swollen lymph nodes in your neck cause?

Accepted Answer

Infections and: Infections, inflammations and cancers.
Most of nthe time it resolve in 2 weeks, if it was due to infections, if does not go away and feeling nodes other part. Of the. Body, and getting bigger , needs to het quick check up by your dctor.

Question 9

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 10

can gingivtis cause swollen lymph nodes on both sides?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes if the inflammation also has signs of infection in the gums.

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