Question 1

what would cause a swollen vaginal lymph node for over a month and why is it painful?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: You should not be able to feel a painful vaginal lymph node. If you do then that is not normal and should be evaluated by an obgyn.

Question 2

i am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

Accepted Answer

: You are likely correct. Any disturbance of the skin surface as would be in tattoo removal may trigger enlargement of local nodes that can persist for a few weeks.

Question 3

why might it be that only one lymph node be swollen?

Accepted Answer

Infection or tumor: The usual cause is some infection in the area drained by that node. Less commonly tumors may present as a swollen node.

Question 4

what is a swollen lymph node like?

Accepted Answer

Question is vague!: Swollen lymph node may reactive process or could be cancer (lymphoma or metastatic spread). Reactive process may be secondary to various organisms such as viral, bacterial, fungal (including granulomatous processes). Many other condtions are idiopathic (no known causative factor).

Question 5

swollen lymph node, should i be worried?

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

what should i do if i have a swollen lymph node?

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 7

should i ice or heat a swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Neither: The question should be why is it swollen and address the cause. Local heat or cold does not help.

Question 8

pus cells from swollen lymph node represent?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection.: The cause of lymphadenopathy is often obvious after a complete history.

Question 9

how do a cyst and a swollen lymph node differ?

Accepted Answer

Fluid vs solid: A cyst is a fluid-filled sac like structure, usually benign
a swollen lymph node is a solid mass of variable size which could be benign or malignant
depends on size, location and clinical setting.

Question 10

swollen lymph node for 6 month with no symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy: Hi, you need to see an MD for evaluation and possible Ultrasound and biopsy of your node.

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I am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

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What is a swollen lymph node like?

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