Question 1

how can you soothe swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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Treat the cause: Swollen lymph nodes are usually due to an infection in the area and some times due to tumors such as lymphoma. It is not feasible to know the casue without a history, physical examination and may be lab tests.

Question 2

what can cause two swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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Infection to tumor: The dx of swollen lymph nodes in  neck depends on size, location and symptoms of pain.  In upper neck 2 nodes can represent spread of throat infection to  ear, spread from  parotid gland.  In mid neck tumor can arise from metastatic thyroid and in supraclavicular fossa , an upward spread from lungs.  Biopsy if persistent or enlarging can show lymphoma, infection or tumor metastatic tumor.

Question 3

swollen lymph nodes in neck for more than a year?

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Go see your doctor: Need more info: one or more? How big? Is it growing? Is it hard, painful, red etc? Any other swollen glands anywhere else? Any fevers, night sweats, weight loss etc...

Question 4

how do you treat swollen lymph nodes in the neck?

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Cause?: Sometimes the lymph nodes are swollen from an infection in the head/neck area.  If that's the case then the underlying infection needs to be treated.  Sometimes the lymph nodes themselves are infected.  You should see your doctor or an Urgent Care to get treated.

Question 5

i would like help with swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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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 6

what could cause painful, swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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Inflammation in H&amp;N: Painful swollen nodes an indication of an inflammatory process in the H&amp;N area.  If the nodes are high in the posterior neck region, examine the scalp for an infection.  If in anterior triangle mid neck one should do endoscopy to see if lesion in area of larynx or cords . In supraclavicular area, inflammation apex of lung can cause the problem and chest X ray can help.  Bx if necessary.

Question 7

what are the causes of swollen lymph nodes in the neck?

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Many things: There are many causes of cervical adenopathy.  It occurs during many upper respiratory viral and bacterial infections, mononucleosis, CMV infection, bacterial infections of the face, scalp or neck etc.

Question 8

what can cause swollen lymph nodes in armpits and neck?

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Inflammation: Any inflammation, even dandruff in the area drained by the lymph node can result in enlargement. You may feel the node every couple of weeks, if the lymph gland doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor.

Question 9

what could be a cause of swollen lymph nodes on the neck?

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Many: Most common cause is a nearby infection or irritation causing the lymph nodes to enlarge, such as cold, flu, sore throat, ear ache, or dental/tooth problems. Sometimes scalp irritation can also cause enlarged cervical lymph nodes. Less common is lymphoma. Would need to see your doctor if the lymph nodes persist and do not resolve.

Question 10

does having a cold cause swollen lymph nodes in your neck?

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Yes.: This is probably the most common cause of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. After a patient recovers from the uri, the lymph nodes should cease to enlarge, and then gradually shrink down to their normal size (this sometimes can take 4-6 weeks). If the lymph nodes do not follow this pattern, then you may need further evaluation.

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