A member asked:

What can cuase a lymph node to be permently enlarged? i have a node on the side of my jaw around half an inch and it's never changed. i've had it for around 5 months. i've got no symptoms of lyphona. so what could this be cuased by?

Q: what can cuase a lymph node to be permently enlarged? i have a node on the side of my jaw around half an inch and it's never changed. i've had it for around 5 months. i've got no symptoms of lyphona. so what could this be cuased by?

: Lymph nodes are hubs for immune system components. If there is an infection, the lymph nodes near it swell with immune system cells, antibodies, etc. If you have a lymph node that has been swollen for 5 months, it is concerning and should be seen by your primary care Dr. for a thorough evaluation and potentially labs.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lymph nodes are hubs for immune system components. If there is an infection, the lymph nodes near it swell with immune system cells, antibodies, etc. If you have a lymph node that has been swollen for 5 months, it is concerning and should be seen by your primary care Dr. for a thorough evaluation and potentially labs.

Answered 7/8/2022

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

What can cuase a lymph node to be permently enlarged? i have a node on the side of my jaw around half an inch and it's never changed. i've had it for around 5 months. i've got no symptoms of lyphona. so what could this be cuased by?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi, I've got just below 1 inch feelable submandibular lymph nodes under my jaw at each side. They are bean shaped and mobile and u e had them for 3 years and I'm not sure if they've changed. I also have no symptoms of lymphoma. I'm slim too?

A member asked:

Ive got just below 1 inch feelable submandibular lymph nodes under my jaw at each side. They are bean shaped and mobile and ive had them for 3 years and I'm not sure if they've changed. I also have no symptoms of lymphoma. I'm slim too? Is this bad?

A member asked:

I can feel my submandibular lymph nodes. They are 1/2 inch wide and 1/2 inch long, there bean shaped. I have them under both sides of my jaw. Im not sure I've they've changed and I've no symptoms of lymphoma and infection. I've had them for 3 years??

A member asked:

I can feel my submandibular lymph nodes. They are 1/2 inch wide and 1/2 inch long, there bean shaped. I have them under both sides of my jaw. Im not sure Ive theyve changed and Ive no symptoms of lymphoma and infection. Ive had them for 3 years?

A member asked:

6 year old daughter right submandublar lymph node, right under jaw curve( towards ear) is asymmetrically enlarged. Size is about an inch or a little under length wise. (football shaped) Left side also a little enlarged. No symptoms. Cancer concern?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

At both sides of my jaw I have 2 lymph nodes. They are half an inch at each side. I've had them for 2 years without any change or symptoms or cuase. They also appeared to be fine in a skan 2 years ago. What could this be?

At both sides of my jaw I have 2 lymph nodes. Once it around half an inch and the other ones really small. I've had them for 2 years without any change or cuase or symptoms. They also appeared to be fine in a skan 2 years ago. What could this be?

At both sides of my jaw I have 2 lymph nodes. They are half an inch at each side. I've had them for 2 years without any change or symptoms or cuase. They also appeared to be fine in a skan 2 years ago. What could this be? Could this be cancer?

I have lymph nodes in both sides of my jaw and they are both moveable and half an inch in size. I got them scanned 2 years ago and the results came back fine. There still enlarged 2 years later without any other symptoms so are these permen enlarged?

I can feel my submandibular lymph nodes. They are 1/2 inch wide and 1/5 cm long, there bean shaped. I have them under both sides of my jaw. Im not sure l've theyve changed and I've no symptoms of lymphoma and infection. Ive had them for 3 years????

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?