Question 1

my lymph nodes on the right side of my neck are swollen and painful. they do not roll or move. what does his mean??

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy: Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of many clinical conditions from a simple viral infection to something more serious. See a physician who will determine what tests and or treatment are best for your specific situation.

Question 2

hey, ive been told that i have normal lymph nodes in my neck. does this mean that my lymph nodes are not swollen and feelable due to me being slim? or does it mean that there enlarged and just normal? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: It means they are normal.  They can be felt in many healthy people by good node feelers.  I would appear that you are in that category.   See if you can feel them in other normals would be my advice. Ask permission to feel them first however.

Question 3

my swollen lymph node in my neck is not painful. does that mean a more serious problem?

Accepted Answer

How big?: A cancerous lymph node is obviously abnormal. Almost all other nodes are your friends. If you are advised to leave it alone, do so. There is no explaining why different people get big nodes in different places.

Question 4

on the right side of my neck, my lymph node feels swollen/tender to the touch, what exactly could that mean ? should i worry ?

Accepted Answer

Probably fine: Lymph nodes are immune factories.  They swell most often when they gear up to combat a local infection.  Insect bites, colds and other respiratory viruses are the most common causes.  Yes it can also be something serious but that is very unlikely. A cat scratch can lead to a hugely swollen lymph node.  If its getting very big or not shrinking within a week or two, see a doctor but that is unlikely.

Question 5

swollen lymph node in neck? it moves around and its small im 16 and scared 
does it always mean something's wrong? will i die? i feel fine

Accepted Answer

No: We all have lymph nodes and sometimes they will swell. The lymph nodes are part of your natural defense. They help remove infections and other substances from your body. They can swell in response to infection, or cancer, or nonspecific inflammation. I suspect yours is from a viral infection. Your  physician can help clarify this for you.

Question 6

hi does it mean if you have one lymph node swollen in the back of my neck that i have hiv i was already tested last year in may and november and it was negative and again in march i was tested and it was negative ?

Accepted Answer

Time to stop worry: The average young adult has three palpable lymph nodes in the neck if the examiner knows what he/she is doing. If your HIV tests are negative over this time period and you're continuing to live safely, then give thanks for good health and get on with your life. I'm glad you're health conscious; if you have thoughts you cannot put out of your mind, ask your physician -- we can help with that too.

Question 7

what do hard, swollen, extremely painful/tender lymph nodes in the neck mean?

Accepted Answer

Diff possibilities: Tender is usually a good sign & if you have a few relatively small tender lymph nodes & you struggle with allergies or have a cold,  those could cause it. However if you have a very lg or hard, immobile node(s) it's best to get that checked out. You might also want to check for swollen lymph nodes elsewhere in the body & if you find some, that would be another reason to get checked out.

Question 8

have a 4mm swollen lymph node on left side of neck. what does the cortex may be mildly thickened suggesting reactive process mean? i haven't been sick?

Accepted Answer

: The issue is whether this enlarged lymph node is malignant or inflammatory only. I like to sit down with the interpreting radiologist &amp; ask his/her opinion about whether there is enough suspicion to recommend a biopsy or not. A thickened cortex is mentioned as a possible sign of malignancy. You could also consult a head and neck surgeon for evaluation of the lymph node for peace of mind.

Question 9

what does it mean if my 5yr old son woke up with ping pong size swollen lymph nodes on both sides of his neck?

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenopathy: Very non-specific could be related to any type of infection
you should have your son examined by his pediatrician for additional testing and advice.

Question 10

ive been told that i have normal nodes in my neck, although theyve been swollen for 2 years and there 1/2 in size and have never changed. does this mean that there normal swollen lymph nodes or that there normal for me to feel because im slim?

Accepted Answer

: I consider those of normal size (not swollen) and they are usually easily found in the neck. Unless there were other history or findings that suggest a problem I would ignore them. You don't try to fix normal.

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My lymph nodes on the right side of my neck are swollen and painful. they do not roll or move. what does his mean??

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Hey, ive been told that i have normal lymph nodes in my neck. does this mean that my lymph nodes are not swollen and feelable due to me being slim? or does it mean that there enlarged and just normal? thanks?

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My swollen lymph node in my neck is not painful. does that mean a more serious problem?

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On the right side of my neck, my lymph node feels swollen/tender to the touch, what exactly could that mean ? should i worry ?

A member asked:

Swollen lymph node in neck? it moves around and its small im 16 and scared does it always mean something's wrong? will i die? i feel fine

A member asked:

Hi does it mean if you have one lymph node swollen in the back of my neck that i have hiv i was already tested last year in may and november and it was negative and again in march i was tested and it was negative ?

A member asked:

What do hard, swollen, extremely painful/tender lymph nodes in the neck mean?

A member asked:

Have a 4mm swollen lymph node on left side of neck. what does the cortex may be mildly thickened suggesting reactive process mean? i haven't been sick?

A member asked:

What does it mean if my 5yr old son woke up with ping pong size swollen lymph nodes on both sides of his neck?

A member asked:

Ive been told that i have normal nodes in my neck, although theyve been swollen for 2 years and there 1/2 in size and have never changed. does this mean that there normal swollen lymph nodes or that there normal for me to feel because im slim?

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