Question 1

what causes swollen lymph nodes in chest?

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It depends on size: Unless these nodes are large(more than 2cm) you do not need to worry. But many diseases affect lymph nodes. Some of the considerations include infections(tb, sarcoid, fungal infections), lymph gland cancers like lymphomas or cancer spread from the lungs or elsewhere in the body. But i would not worry unless they are large enough as the radiologists often over read them anytime they are &gt;0.5cm.

Question 2

what causes swollen lymph nodes in the left neck side and high lymphocyte percentage?

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Infection/inflammati: 21 y/o asks What causes swollen lymph nodes in the left neck side and high lymphocyte percentage? Most likely some infection/inflammation of  tooth, gum, throat or Ear/nose/facial structure on that same side  with lymph drainage to those swollen lymph nodes. Most likely appropriate antibiotics will take care of it. See PCP

Question 3

what causes swollen lymph nodes in the left neck side and high lymphocyte percentage and a rash?

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Mono: Infectious mononucleosis is a likely explanation at your age.

Question 4

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

Question 5

what causes swollen lymph nodes in the left neck side,a lump in front and behind the right ear,rash  and high lymphocyte percentage?

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Usually,a viral: infection; however, lymph node cancer ( lymphoma) or infection ( lymphadenitis) are possibilities. A biopsy is sometimes the most diagnostic test along with serial CBCs. The rash would seem to point toward a viral infection; however you must be seen and evaluated by BOTH your PCP and a head/neck specialist ( usually, an ENT ).

Question 6

what causes swollen lymph nodes in groin. had negative test for herpes.

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If no infections : If no obvious infections snd it is lasting more than 1 week, you need to get a biopsy, please see your doctor.

Question 7

i have had a swollen lymph node under my arm for months. why hasn't it gone down? what causes swollen lymph nodes? doctor did ultrasound on breast and under arm and wasn't concerned.

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Scarring: The lymph node serves as a immune response center and usually enlarges in the face of inflammation or infection. At times a scarred node is left after the fight is over leaving a permanent presence. Your doctor has already done the right thing for you.

Question 8

what causes swollen lymph node in the shoulder and arm?

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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 9

what causes swollen lymph node behind the ear?

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Ear problem: If you have any trauma/cut/irritation/infection/inflammation  around that ear- perhaps around the ear lobe, ear canals- you can have enlargement of the lymph node behind the ear.  Systemic dusease like viral infection can also cause swollen lymph gland on the area.

Question 10

what causes swollen lymph nodes in the groin? i dont have a fever or anything like that. it just happened one day. and my doctor said bacteria most likely went in. told me to take advil. will it go away on its own? scared its cancer.

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Inguinal lymph node: There are many causes of inflamed inguinal (groin) llymph nodes, mostly not serious. It is not likely the initial symptom of cancer. Minor infection of the leg or feet is possible, but usually only one side. Mononucleosis. Cat scratch disease occurs in cat owners or others with contact with cats (scratch isn't necessary). CSD needs antibiotic treatment; tell doctor ASAP if you've had cat contact.

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What causes swollen lymph nodes in the left neck side and high lymphocyte percentage?

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What causes swollen lymph nodes in the left neck side and high lymphocyte percentage and a rash?

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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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What causes swollen lymph nodes in the left neck side,a lump in front and behind the right ear,rash and high lymphocyte percentage?

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What causes swollen lymph nodes in groin. had negative test for herpes.

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I have had a swollen lymph node under my arm for months. why hasn't it gone down? what causes swollen lymph nodes? doctor did ultrasound on breast and under arm and wasn't concerned.

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What causes swollen lymph node in the shoulder and arm?

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What causes swollen lymph node behind the ear?

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What causes swollen lymph nodes in the groin? i dont have a fever or anything like that. it just happened one day. and my doctor said bacteria most likely went in. told me to take advil. will it go away on its own? scared its cancer.

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