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Bacterial or viral infection. In either case they either invade the lymph nodes causing them to swell or they swell because there is an infection present in the body, in which case they swell more the closer they are to the site of the infection.
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∙ 15y agoSwollen glands can indicate several different things. They can indicate a local infection, a systemic infection(if systemically enlarged), or a neoplastic process(eg. lymphoma or nearby cancer).
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∙ 14y agoIt usually indicates infection in our body.
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∙ 13y agoA bacterial or viral infection. If you get the flu or a cold these might be bigger in the back of your throat swelling to fight off the infection.
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What do swollen lymph nodes indicate?
it usually indicates an infection in our body
True or false if you have swollen glands you actually have swollen lymph nodes?
It depends on where your body is swollen. Lymph nodes are everywhere.
Can you drink alcohol when lymph nodes are swollen?
Swollen lymph nodes are caused by inflammation, infection or cancer. You cannot drink alcohol when your lymph nodes are swollen because it contributes to the pain.
Swollen lymph nodes may indicate infection. false or true?
True just like you
If you have swollen lymph nodes and a cold sore what could it be?
A cold sore itself can cause swollen lymph nodes.
How painful are swollen lymph nodes?
Swollen lymph nodes are generally painful. Swelling of the lymph nodes throughout your body may indicate an infection. Also, it could be indicative of an immune disorder. Either way, the swelling will cause an inflammatory reaction and will thus affect the nerves in the area by the pressure.
Can a UTI cause swollen lymph nodes?
UTI does not typically cause swollen lymph nodes. If you have pain when you urinate and swollen lymph nodes in the genital area, see your health care provider ASAP for an accurate diagnosis.
What medicine best for swollen lymph nodes?
For swollen lymph nodes, I wouldn't relay on anything OTC. Get to your doc right away.
What are some symptoms of swollen lymph nodes?
Some symptoms of swollen lymph nodes include fever, runny nose, swollen limb, night sweats, sore throat, skin infections and some others depending of the location of the swollen lymph nodes.
What are the symptom of the spleen and lymph nodes?
Some symptoms of problems with the spleen and lymph nodes are itching, fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes.
Can you sing with swollen lymph nodes?
FAt
Can diabetes cause swollen lymph nodes?
no
