actually, you can have swollen lymph nodes from a sinus infection as well as other things. ANSWER: Your lymph nodes swell up as they stop bacteria that is carried through the bloodstream. They store this and release it in smaller quantities that the body can handle. Swollen lymph nodes are the first sign of an infection in the body. See the related link for more information.
Infections cause increased lymphocyte production-APEX
Lymph nodes most commonly swell due to bacterial/viral infections. These swellings of lymph nodes are usually tender, mobile and grow large in size (2-3cm) within a short period of time.
The reason lymph nodes swell is because the body's defenses are on a heightened state during any infection. The lymph nodes are similar to forts on or near a battlefield. Inside the fort is an arsenal of "soldiers" and "weapons". From the fort, the "commander" (the body) can send out "soldiers" (in the bloodstream) to carry those "weapons". The "fort" (lymph node) expands (swells) depending on the "battle" it needs to wage. And just like real forts, lymph nodes decrease their size and "battle strength" when the battle or threat decreases or is eliminated.
Other things can cause lymph nodes to swell such as malignancy, benign growth or cysts. Cysts are uncommon (rare). Benign nodes resemble infectious nodes but malignant nodes usually have a hard consistency, non-mobile, grow larger over a longer period of time and do not cause pain. Malignant nodes can also feel rubbery. Even in these conditions, the how and why remain the same: the body determines the presence of an "invader" and mobilizes its forces at the "fort" inside lymph nodes and prepares for "battle" by enlarging and garnering "weapons". But in cancer, especially, the "fort" is ineffective no matter how big the lymph nodes become.
Your lymph nodes get swollen in response to the effects of disease. These nodes are part of your body's primary defense against illness and swell and become painful when fighting bacteria or viruses.
your lymph nodes become inflamed because you either (the most common) have the stomach flu an dit affects your lymph nodes/the become swollen, or a very unlikely reason is that you ate uncooked pork and that did it! hope i helped!
If you have unusual weight loss for no apparent reason, as well as symptoms such as you describe, you should consult with a doctor to determine what might be the problem. Your doctor will prescribe treatment if necessary.
Infections cause increased lymphocyte production-APEX
to filter out all the pathogens. it is part of the immune system
More white blood cells are being produced.
Lymph protect your body
If your neck is swollen and under your ears are red and tender, you may have swollen glands. Swollen glands are a result of an enlargement of the lymph nodes.
It depends on where your body is swollen. Lymph nodes are everywhere.
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.
A cold sore itself can cause swollen lymph nodes.
Anemia does not normally cause swollen lymph nodes. lymph nodes are most commonly the sign of bacterial/viral infections. These lymph nodes are usually soft, mobile, tender and swell to a large size over a short period of time. other causes of swollen lymph nodes incluse benign growths and malignancies. When watching out for malignancies, lymph nodes should be checked if they are hard, non-mobile, cause no pain and swell largely over a longer period of time (weeks-months)
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.
For swollen lymph nodes, I wouldn't relay on anything OTC. Get to your doc right away.
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.
Some symptoms of problems with the spleen and lymph nodes are itching, fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes.
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Swollen lymph nodes are called just that, swollen lymph nodes. They can be a sign of many different things wrong with a horse and should be checked by an equine very quickly.