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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.
could be a parotid tumour
The appearance of painful and swollen lymph nodes is another reason for consulting a doctor.
Torn legaments
swelling of the lymph nodes in the armpit, which can be painful.
The most common cause is an infection of the upper respiratory tract. To exluce the possiblity of cancer, HIV or tuberculosis, if the swelling persists after a couple of months, a biopsy should be performed as well as other clinical examinations.
No, the phrase "swollen glands" does not refer to the swelling of the sweat glands. Swollen glands are the enlargement of the lymph nodes while the sweat glands are a part of the endocrine system.
A cold sore itself can cause swollen lymph nodes.
what kind of infection can cause a swollen lymph node in the left breast
It could be a swollen lymph node... or something serious... you should contact a doctor if it doesn't go away (or if it is painful right now).
swollen lymph node due to infection, usually in the head region.
If a lymph node becomes very swollen and painful, the family doctor may decide to drain it.