Question 1

had a cold w/ swollen lymph nodes in my neck and lower head with pimple like bumps/rash that are causing pain. i was prescribed keflex but no progress

Accepted Answer

If...: If you are not responding to the antibiotics prescribed and still feeling sick you should see your doctor again for reevaluation. However, make sure you gave at least 48 hrs for the antibiotics to start working. If not yet 48 hrs you should wait unless you are feeling extremely ill.

Question 2

i have swollen lymph nodes on my neck and head thats causing me to have headaches what is the cause of swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Lymph glands: Are part of the lymphatic system that removes toxins from the body.  If your glands are swollen they are working hard.  Please see your doctor to determine why.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

i have multiple swollen lymph nodes in neck and back of head. they never get bigger their just there. biggest one is 2.25 cm. cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not Necessarily: I would see your doctor if this is the case.  A variety of things can cause swollen lymph nodes and it is important to figure out if this could be something more serious.

Question 4

would an mri of head show swollen lymph nodes in neck?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Upper neck area nodes can been seen well. Lower neck nodes can be out of range of imaging.

Question 5

i have swollen lymph nodes in the neck one under left of chin and one in back of head right side don't have any symptoms had them for about 3 months?

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 6

swollen lymph nodes in neck with 2 very sore knots on head dr said nothing wrong.  but getting worse what is it?

Accepted Answer

Rule out tumor: Tender knots on head could be inflamed cysts or skin malignancies.  If there is associated lymph nodes these could be drainage from infected lesions or spread from malignant skin tumors which are enlarging. See surgeon to consider bx of head lesions. That will tell you what the cervical nodes are and what kind of treatment necessary to resolve issue.

Question 7

hi, i have a 2 swollen lymph nodes in my neck on both sides. it hurts. could it be due to the rash i have on my head? could it be hiv, i'm scared!

Accepted Answer

Cervical adenopathy: Lymph glands in head and neck areas are very often enlarged. In most cases, the enlargement is related to simple upper respiratory tract infections such as the common cold or flu, caused by a variety of different viruses and bacteria. Symptoms may include a sore throat, a runny or blocked nose, earaches and possibly ear discharges.

Question 8

i have red, sore bumps on back left part of my scalp. i have 2 swollen lymph nodes on my neck (not painful, but my heads sore) what do u think it is?

Accepted Answer

See a physician.: Your symptoms could be from any of a number of things. There is no way for anyone at healthtap to render a diagnosis. The best and smartest thing to do is to be seen by your primary physician so an appropriate work-up can be done. If you have no primary physician then a trip to an urgent care would be reasonable.

Question 9

swollen lymph nodes throughout head and neck, big scabs in head, elevated rdw-cv and elevated abs monocytes. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: This is a constellation of minor anomalies such as any generally healthy person may have. Lab reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside on either end. You need a general physician or skin Dr. to evaluate your scalp (?), &amp; serum iron and TIBC to search for mild iron deficiency (commonly raises RCW before anemia sets in). Malignant nodes aren't subtle.

Question 10

can hair dressers and massage therapists give head neck shoulder massages around swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is very ok as long as u enjoy it to your full satishfaction.

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Had a cold w/ swollen lymph nodes in my neck and lower head with pimple like bumps/rash that are causing pain. i was prescribed keflex but no progress

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I have swollen lymph nodes on my neck and head thats causing me to have headaches what is the cause of swollen lymph nodes?

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I have multiple swollen lymph nodes in neck and back of head. they never get bigger their just there. biggest one is 2.25 cm. cancer?

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Would an mri of head show swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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I have swollen lymph nodes in the neck one under left of chin and one in back of head right side don't have any symptoms had them for about 3 months?

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Swollen lymph nodes in neck with 2 very sore knots on head dr said nothing wrong. but getting worse what is it?

A member asked:

Hi, i have a 2 swollen lymph nodes in my neck on both sides. it hurts. could it be due to the rash i have on my head? could it be hiv, i'm scared!

A member asked:

I have red, sore bumps on back left part of my scalp. i have 2 swollen lymph nodes on my neck (not painful, but my heads sore) what do u think it is?

A member asked:

Swollen lymph nodes throughout head and neck, big scabs in head, elevated rdw-cv and elevated abs monocytes. what could this mean?

A member asked:

Can hair dressers and massage therapists give head neck shoulder massages around swollen lymph nodes?

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