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Why does the axillary area swell when the lymph nodes have been removed?
the axillary area smells after the lymph nodes have been removed due to presence of sweat glands.
What causes knee swell?
water on the knee, torn cartilage, arthritis, these are just a few of the causes.
Can a large infected cut on the face cause swollen glands on the neck?
What you call glands are probably lymph nodes. Yes, they will swell. They are part of the immune response.
What childhood disease causes the salivary glands in the jaw to swell dramatically?
Mumps is a childhood disease that causes the salivary glands in the jaw to swell dramatically. It is a viral infection that can also cause symptoms such as fever, headache, and muscle aches. Vaccination has greatly reduced the incidence of mumps in recent years.
Who made the name for bubonic plague?
The bubonic plague is named after the the lymph glands which swell to form egg-shaped lumps under the skin; these swollen glands are called bubos
Why does lymph notes swell?
Lymph nodes swell as a normal immune response to infection or inflammation. This swelling occurs as the lymph nodes work to filter and trap viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens. The increased activity of immune cells in the lymph nodes causes them to enlarge.
Why do you your glands above your collarbone bother you?
There are a lot of lymph nodes in this area of the body. If you are fighting some kind of infection then they tend to swell and enlarge.
Which of these illnesses causes the glands on the side of the face to swell up and become sore?
Mumps
Several knots in both armpits swollen throat?
The "knots" in your armpits are swollen lymph nodes and your throat may have swollen glands as well as swollen lymph nodes. This is very concerning since the lymph nodes swell indicating infection or major illness. Lymph nodes carry lymph fluid and white blood cells throughout our bodies. Certain infections, and certain cancers travel swiftly through the lymph system, thereby causing them to swell.
Can lymph nodes swell during pregnancy?
Sure. Just because you are pregnant does not mean these glands quit working. Being swollen does not mean you are pregnant either. Lymph nodes swell because you have an infection not because you are pregnant. some infections can be serious while pregnant so get checked out by a doctor.
Does using tobacco cause lymph nodes to swell?
No, not directly anyway. The connection is given a long period of time, tobacco use causes cancer, which in turn makes lymph nodes swell. Swollen lymph nodes are most commonly a sign of infection. See a doctor for a check-up if you notice any swollen lymph nodes.
Why are swollen glands a sign of a possible infection in the body?
Swollen glands, also known as lymph nodes, are part of the body's immune system. When there is an infection, the lymph nodes may swell as they work to trap and kill the infectious agents. This swelling is a sign that the immune system is active in fighting off the infection.
