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Infraclavicular Lymph Nodes
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Swollen tender infraclavicular lymph node and low wbc. What do these indicate?
Further tests: You need to see a physician to get examined and get some clarification on how low the white count is, and which white cells are low. Tender lymph nodes in that area could represent a lung problem so you may need an imaging test of the chest as well. ...Read more
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Do lymph nodes itch?
Lymph Nodes: Not really. They may become tender though in inflammatory states or when a patient is sick with infection. ...Read more
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Why do we have lymph nodes?
Part of immunity: Lymph nodes are an essential part of our immune system. They not only generate precursor cells to what is termed "fixed tissue immune" processes, but they aid in formation of antibodies, they help fight any foreign materials in our body and they may be helpful in fighting certain tumors. We have a very complex and effective system to help combat disease and they are a big part. ...Read more
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Why do lymph nodes swell up?
Immune System HQ: The lymph nodes can be thought of as outposts for white blood cells. When there is an infection or inflammation in the area where a lymph node is draining fluid from, the white blood cells start to build up to fight it. This causes swelling in that node. ...Read more
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Pneuomia affect lymph nodes?
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. ...Read more
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Could I irritate my lymph nodes?
NOPE:
You can, however, make them painful if you keep poking at them!
(It's called "lymphadenitis")
Hope this helps
Dr Z
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What causes lymph nodes to swell?
Several things: Cancer, infection or autoimmune diseases.
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Can my lymph nodes be scaring me?
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. ...Read more
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Where are my lymph nodes located?
Everywhere: 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. ...Read more
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Are ther lymph nodes in your back?
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. ...Read more
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Are there lymph nodes on the back?
Lymph nodes: There are lymph nodes everywhere.
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Does pneuomonia affect lymph nodes?
It can: Depending on the organism involved, local lymph nodes may be enlarged due to inflammation. Viral pneumonia may be associated with general enlargement of lymph nodes. ...Read more
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How common are reactive lymph nodes?
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. ...Read more
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What does the lymph nodes do for you?
A lot!: Lymph nodes are organized aggregates of lymphocytes with the main purpose to detect and inactivate foreign antigens arriving via lymph, collected principally from those organs in major contact with the environment (skin, respiratory and gastro-intestinal tract). They are involved in mounting a destructive response to the antigens and clearing them from the system. ...Read more
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Are there lymph nodes in the shoulders?
Sort of: You have lymph nodes in your axilla (armpit) but nope in the shoulder joint or directly surrounding the joint. ...Read more
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Can you feel supraclavicle lymph nodes?
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. ...Read more
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Where do you have lymph nodes as a man?
Same as a woman: All over your body.
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How big should lymph nodes normally be?
Usually not felt: 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. ...Read more
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Why do lymph nodes swell and cause pain?
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. ...Read more
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Do we have lymph nodes in the trapezeus?
See this chart: It shows how lymph nodes are in relationship to upper trapezius area. REF: https://www. Google. Com/search? Rlz=1C1NHXL_enUS685US685&biw=1600&bih=794&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=swollen+trapezius+lymph+node&oq=trapezius+lymph+&gs_l=psy-ab.1.2.0i67k1j0j0i5i30k1.17517.17517.0.19706.1.1.0.0.0.0.147.147.0j1.1.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab. 0.1.146....0._KLnDP9SCMc#imgrc=rYFhFzhkUvGnAM: ...Read more
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Are painful occiptal lymph nodes benign?
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. ...Read more
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What does subcentimeter lymph nodes mean?
Very small: 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. That term means < 1cm. ...Read more
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What could lead to my lymph nodes to swell?
Many things: There are many things can cause enlarement of lymph nodes- including infection (bacterial, fungal, virus, paracytes etc); inflammation/ autoimmune process, malignancy (liquid and solid tumor) etc. ...Read more
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Where are the lymph nodes located in women?
Same as in men: 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. ...Read more
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Can all my lymph nodes swell during a cold?
No: There are so many lymph nodes distributed throughout your body that a cold would never cause total lymph swelling. If there is widespread lymph swelling, especially far from your head and neck region, you must see your physician to check you out. Good luck! ...Read more
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Which lymph nodes are considered periaortic?
Name=location: The aorta is the largest artery in the body and carries blood from the left side of the heart starting upwards and then curving back down. It branches as it courses up then down. It is surrounded by lymphatic tissue including nodes and lymphatic vessels. "peri-aortic" means around the aorta. ...Read more
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Where are supraclavicle lymph nodes located?
Above collar bone: These nodes are located above the collar bone or the clavicle. ...Read more
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Can lymph nodes be felt in a healthy person?
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. ...Read more
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Where in the body are lymph nodes not located?
Where ever drains: Lymphatic system is like sewers to the tissue, all lymph of body is collected and drains into major neck veins to recycle. 40% of body lymph nodes are located in head and neck area 60 % rest of the body. ...Read more
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Where are the lymph nodes in the body used for?
Part of immune: System.
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