Question 1

unilateral swollen lymph node viral or bacterial?

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Either or other: It could be either, or could be caused by something else., depending on where it is and other symptoms. Please see you health care provider.

Question 2

0.5 cm unilateral axillary lymph node  enlargement, for past 2 days... no fever... had acute sinusutus a week back?

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Not due to sinusitis: One would not expect sinusitis to cause enlargement of axillary lymph node.  But 0.5 cm is not very enlarged. If you don't feel sick, do nothing about it (unless it grows quickly) for a week to see if it resolves spontaneously.

Question 3

i am an ultrasound tech.enlarged unilateral cervical lymph node for 2 years. no normal hilum. slight increase in size. could it possibly be lymphoma?

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Unlikely: It&#x27;s possible but unlikely, particularly if there are no other enlarged nodes.  It is more likely related to infection or inflammation even if you don&#x27;t have other symptoms. However, the &quot;no normal hilum&quot; statement is a little concerning.  Please consult your physician to determine if more workup is needed.

Question 4

what are the causes for a unilateral occipital lymph node swelling on the left side? barber noticed it/been there now 2 weeks n 1 day/should i c ent?

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Irritants/ bites : Solo enlarged nodes are usually reflective of a local process. Irritation of the scalp, a local bug bite, etc.Nodes usually run a 3-4 week cycle of enlrging when stimulated, processing their irritant and returning to resting size. If continuing to enlarge, painful or persisting in an enlarged size after 3-4 wks, i would have it looked at.

Question 5

i have a swollen lymph node (unilateral) above the collar bone (size of a blueberry). i just got over having pneumonia. they found bilateral perihilar fullness with peribronchial thickening. does this sound like a case of lymphoma? no other symptoms?

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: All of this can be due to a strong immune response to what could have been a bout of viral or atypical pneumonia. Nevertheless a follow-up is needed. Did the radiologist recommend a chest CT scan as is most often the case with hilar prominence?  I think this 
test is superior to an ultrasound. Discuss this with your physician. You could also consult a pulmonologist for evaluation&amp;further advice

Question 6

i woke up yesterday with unilateral swelling/nodule about the size of a marble just superior to the suboccipital region. its definitely not muscular and is extremely tender to touch. i think its a lymph node. what should i do?

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Get examined: this is most likely, a posterior occipital lymph node, usually inflammed or enlarged from a scalp or hairline irritation, acne, allergies or subacute infection. You must be examined and will probably need a CBC blood test.

Question 7

have painful lymph nodes unilaterally in my groin since two days and saw some small yellowish stains in my underwear. had ngu in summer and was treated for it, all other std tests were negative. only slept with my gf after that. what could this be?

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: I have no idea what NGU means in your part of the world. Discuss with local team. Never use abbreviations in medicine as that can be deadly.

Question 8

what is lymph?

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Clear fluid: It is a fluid (usually clear) that circulates between the tissues of your body. It is fluid not in the arteries and veins. It contains some proteins and white blood cells.

Question 9

can you tell me what is lymph?

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Lymph: Lymph contains cells that fight infections and it travels in the lymphatic system.

Question 10

what do low lymph counts mean?

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Lymphocytes: A low lymphocycte concentration in blood.

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Unilateral swollen lymph node viral or bacterial?

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0.5 cm unilateral axillary lymph node enlargement, for past 2 days... no fever... had acute sinusutus a week back?

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I am an ultrasound tech.enlarged unilateral cervical lymph node for 2 years. no normal hilum. slight increase in size. could it possibly be lymphoma?

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What are the causes for a unilateral occipital lymph node swelling on the left side? barber noticed it/been there now 2 weeks n 1 day/should i c ent?

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I have a swollen lymph node (unilateral) above the collar bone (size of a blueberry). i just got over having pneumonia. they found bilateral perihilar fullness with peribronchial thickening. does this sound like a case of lymphoma? no other symptoms?

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I woke up yesterday with unilateral swelling/nodule about the size of a marble just superior to the suboccipital region. its definitely not muscular and is extremely tender to touch. i think its a lymph node. what should i do?

A member asked:

Have painful lymph nodes unilaterally in my groin since two days and saw some small yellowish stains in my underwear. had ngu in summer and was treated for it, all other std tests were negative. only slept with my gf after that. what could this be?

A member asked:

What is lymph?

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Can you tell me what is lymph?

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What do low lymph counts mean?

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