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Q: Lymph nodes that drain the head and the neck area?
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Are lymph nodes on the side on the head above the ear?

below the ear.


What ar lymph nodes?

Small, rounded structures along the small vessels of the lymphatic system that are part of the immune system. Lymph nodes are tiny spherical structures the size of a pin head in groups into which the lymphatic vessels drain through afferent vessels. The nodes filter the lymph, storing and destroying microorganisms by the production of lymphocytes. Once filtered the lymph leaves the node through the efferent lymph vessel. Popliteal, inguinal, iliac, abdominal, axillary, cubital and cervical are examples of groups of lymph nodes.


Can a pimple on your head cause your lymph nodes to swell?

no not from what I've ever heard sorry


Where are your lymph nodes located?

There are lymph nodes throughout the human body. Lymph nodes range in size from being as small as the head of a pin to the size of an olive. There are groups of lymph nodes which can normally be felt in the groin, underarms, and neck.


Were in the body is the lymphoid located?

The lymphoid system is made up of the thymus gland, tonsils, adenoids, lymph vessels, and lymph nodes. These vessels and nodes are located throughout the torso, head and neck, and extremities.


What does it mean when a child has soft knots on the back of there head that's not tender at all?

lymph nodes


Are there lymph glands in back of head?

i have a child of 13 mnths.today i felt two swollen part at the back of her head in between ears.they r a little soft yet swollen,which could be felt only when touched.by looking i could'nt make it out pls reply and help.i am very scared madhumita


Treatment for swollen occipital lymph nodes?

Swollen lymph nodes usually mean you have an infection, either from a virusl or bacteria, rarely from cancer. When I had this condition the best treatment was OTC pain products and heat, like a hot water bottle or heating pad on low. If you have symptoms of an infection in your head area it my need to be resolved to get rid of the problem.


Would 2 small knots on the back of a 10-month-old's head be cause for alarm?

If the knots are at the base of the back of his skull on his neck they are lymph nodes and are possibly swollen due to some type of infection. Either way, you need to take him to a pediatrician immediately. === Occipital nodes are the lymph nodes you're referring to. They can be felt on the back of most infant's heads. If swollen, does baby have baby acne or cradle scalp? Is there a pimple on the scalp or bug bite? Sometimes an external ear problem can cause these to swell. We all have 1- 3 nodes on each side of our head in the 'hair' area.


Have you got lymph nodes or glands in the head and neck?

yes in the right side of the neck and the left breast iam a boy 13 years


Multiple pea size painful bumps on the back of my head?

It could swollen lymph nodes on the back of your head, or an allergic reaction to something. When all guesses fail, see a doctor.


Could an imflamed lymph nodes mean you have cancer if it really hurts?

Lymph glands, such as those in the neck, are the battlefields of your immune system. They swell when your immune system is fighting off an ... www.butler.org/body.cfm