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Q: Why are swollen lymph nodes an indication of infection?
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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.


Can a yeast infection cause swollen lymph nodes?

Yes, a yeast infection can cause your lymph nodes to swell.


What kind of infection cause swollen lymph nodes?

throat infection.


What do swollen lymph nodes indicate?

it usually indicates an infection in our body


Is it normal if you have swollen neck lymph nodes and the blood work was all good but one stayed swollen a little?

Yes it is normal. Lymph nodes can remain swollen for months after a cold or infection has passed.


Are Lymph nodes common?

Every body, has lymph nodes in there groin. It is not normal for them to be swollen though. If they are swollen, your body is trying to fight of an infection. thankfully It is rarely anything serious.


Swollen lymph nodes in neck that do not go away?

Swollen lymph nodes are usually a sign that your body is fighting an infection, viral or bacterial. It might be an ear infection. However, it is possible that it could be something serious. I would consult a doctor.


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.


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.


Do swollen lymph nodes cause cancer?

Cellular damage and genetic factors influence the formation of cancer. Swollen lymph nodes may be a reaction to cancer, or it may be a reaction to an infection. Also, rarely, lymph nodes can get infected themselves, though a swollen lymph node generally means an immune system response to another condition. A lymph node that becomes swollen often should be checked by a doctor, as it might be an infection that your body is having difficulty eliminating.


Swollen lymph nodes may indicate infection. false or true?

True just like you


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.