Question 1

would an ultrasound of the neck, abdomen, and pelvis show swollen lymph nodes, if present? i had all 3 and supposedly none were found.

Accepted Answer

Most of the time : Ultrasound can pick up enlarged swollen lymph nodes in neck,abdomen,pelvis and other parts of the body. If lymph nodes are enlarged best follow up with CT scan to confirm their presence and other pathological conditions

Question 2

swollen lymph nodes near small intestine?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: You obviously have seen a doctor and had a CT scan. There are too many causes of enlarged abdominal lymph nodes to be of able to provide a meaningful opinion without more information. Please discuss it with your doctor who has more information about your health.

Question 3

swollen lymph nodes in tummy and elevated liver enzymes. what does this indicate?

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 4

i had a ct scan that read i had a few shotty mesenteric lymph nodes in my right lower abdomen quadrant. all tests came back neg what could this be?

Accepted Answer

It is a: non specific description of the lymph nodes.  There are numerous conditions that could cause mildly enlarged lymph nodes.  It also may be that they are normal for you.  A more precise description of the lymph nodes, e.g. the size and number of them, might be more useful.  In any case, it is likely that they are of no concern, but speak to your doc about it.

Question 5

what causes swollen lymph nodes breasts n groin and high rbc  5.46 hematocrite 47.5 and  lymph absolute 4.7? my lower back shoots pain. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: Get a comprehensive physical examination and I would recommend brest imagining and a hematology opinion.

Question 6

my doctor doesn't accept appointment until tuesday. is there ways to alleviate my swollen lymph nodes beside gargling salt water? decrease swelling?

Accepted Answer

Welk: You will need to be examined and perhaps tested to find out why the lymph modes are inflamed. So make appt on health tap or go to urgent care

Question 7

what are benign swollen lymph nodes in lower colon?

Accepted Answer

Colon nodes: It depends on the way these were diagnosed. Benign indicated that a biopsy was done and reviewed under the microscope. If the diagnosis was made on CT, it may have just been "mesenteric adenitis " a relatively incidental finding.

Question 8

i have a squiggy/watery buldge on both sides of my lower rib cage with a few lumps in it. i have got sarcoid and swollen lymph nodes. why the buldge?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: I would recommend an evaluation including chest imaging and pulmonary function testing. Once these are completed a virtual inbox consultation may be booked online.
The possible causes include granuloma of the chest wall.

Question 9

what to do if i have rash on lower buttocks, 8 swollen lymph nodes upper thigh?

Accepted Answer

Examine anus: The nodes you refer to are groin nodes involved with bad infection of perianal region or with early perianal skin malignancies.  One should have the anal canal examined and if questionable lesion found biopsy should be performed,,  If perianal area neg and nodes persist then nodes should be biopsied.

Question 10

feels like two permanently swollen lymph nodes, just on left side of neck. one under jaw, other lower down neck. no pain, but always there. reasons?

Accepted Answer

Cervical Lymph Nodes: Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the anterior chain of the neck can be a sign of active infection or occult disease. Non tender but enlarged lump nodes in the neck may be reacting to infections drainage from the head and neck including mononucleosis, &amp;HIV disease.
Lymphomas may present with non tender lymph node enlargement. Consider a head and neck exam and maybe antibiotics and needle biopsy.

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Would an ultrasound of the neck, abdomen, and pelvis show swollen lymph nodes, if present? i had all 3 and supposedly none were found.

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Swollen lymph nodes near small intestine?

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Swollen lymph nodes in tummy and elevated liver enzymes. what does this indicate?

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I had a ct scan that read i had a few shotty mesenteric lymph nodes in my right lower abdomen quadrant. all tests came back neg what could this be?

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What causes swollen lymph nodes breasts n groin and high rbc 5.46 hematocrite 47.5 and lymph absolute 4.7? my lower back shoots pain. what is wrong?

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My doctor doesn't accept appointment until tuesday. is there ways to alleviate my swollen lymph nodes beside gargling salt water? decrease swelling?

A member asked:

What are benign swollen lymph nodes in lower colon?

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I have a squiggy/watery buldge on both sides of my lower rib cage with a few lumps in it. i have got sarcoid and swollen lymph nodes. why the buldge?

A member asked:

What to do if i have rash on lower buttocks, 8 swollen lymph nodes upper thigh?

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Feels like two permanently swollen lymph nodes, just on left side of neck. one under jaw, other lower down neck. no pain, but always there. reasons?

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