More white blood cells are being produced.
Because they multiply to kill large areas of the disease-causing pathogens. And your glands begin to swell painfully. ouch!
/\ Close but no cigar. In order to understand why lymph nodes swell you have to understand what lymph nodes do. Lymph nodes act as a filter system for Lymph Fluid, or all of the excess fluid our body produces. Lymph fluid is responsible for carrying nutrients all over the body and delivering said nutrients through the blood stream. Lymph nodes filter out infections as they are carried by the Lymph fluid from one part of the body to the other. Lymph nodes are found in several places on the body, so as an infection tries to spread, using the Lymph fluid as it's guide, the Nodes trap the infection in an attempt to eradicate it. Once the infection has been trapped your white blood cells begin to attack it aiding in the recovery process. The bi product of all of the activity and excess infection in the nodes, is swelling or pain. The nodes themselves do not multiply, they are located in several areas throughout your body, the neck, the armpit, and the groin are the most commonly noted sore areas during a sickness. If you notice tenderness in any of these areas please contact your physician as it may be a sign of infection, or something more serious.
Lymph glands can swell when you have sore throat from a cold.
Yes, they sometimes do.
It could be a cold, strept infection or even mono.
A cold sore itself can cause swollen lymph nodes.
You won't get a sore throat by drinking cold water.
Sure. Many people can be carriers of disease but not actually having symptoms themselves.
Fever, headache, Sore throat, Swollen lymph glands, Rash
Tularemia
Sore Throat: Cold, Strep Throat, or Tonsillitis?Got a sore throat? Wonder if your painful sore throat is from a cold, strep throat, ortonsillitis? Here's how to tell.What's the difference between a cold, strep throat, and tonsillitis?A sore throat is often the first sign of a cold. However, a sore throat from a cold often gets better or goes away after the first day or two. Other cold symptomssuch as a runny nose and congestion may follow the sore throat.Strep throat, which is caused by Streptococcus bacteria, is one of the major causes of sore throat and tonsillitis. With strep throat, the sore throat is often more severe and persists. While a cold goes away on its own, strep throat usually requires antibiotics.Tonsillitis is a painful infection of the tonsils, the tissue masses located at the back of the throat.Is a sore throat with a cold caused by a virus or bacteria?Sore throats can be caused by viruses or bacteria. To determine the cause of your sore throat, your doctor may do a strep test. However, there may be some clues. Viral sore throats are often accompanied by other cold symptoms that may include a runny nose, cough, red or watery eyes, and sneezing.Along with a sore throat, what are other cold symptoms?Other cold symptoms include the following:Runny noseSneezingCoughHeadacheNasal congestionFever, which may or may not be present and which is more likely in childrenHow are sore throats with colds treated?While there is no cure for a sore throat caused by a cold virus, to speed healing of your sore throat and cold, be sure to get enough rest. Eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids can also help speed healing.Can medications relieve symptoms of a sore throat with a cold?Over-the-counter cold medications may relieve cold and sore throat symptoms. However, the benefits of these medications are minimal. Some cold medications include the following:Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, to relieve the aches and pains of a cold and sore throat. (Aspirin should not be given to children under the age of 18 because of its link to Reye's syndrome, a disorder that mostly affects children 4 to 12 years old and causes brain damage and death.)Sore throat sprays and lozenges to soothe your throat and numb the throat pain temporarily.Decongestant nasal sprays to relieve a sore throat caused by postnasal drip -- nasal drainage that runs down your throat. (Be sure to stop using nasal decongestant sprays after 3 days, or you may have an increase in congestion when you stop them.)Antibiotics should not be used to treat a cold virus and sore throat. Antibiotics are effective only against bacteria. They will not work on sore throats associated with colds, which are caused by viruses, and may cause future infections to be worse and last longer.
eat cough drops
Cold water actually should help make the sore throat feel better due to a numbing affect.
it is mostly normal if he coughed a lot when he was sick
infectious mononucleosis
Symptoms of strep throat can include a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and chills. There are many home remedies for a sore throat, but if you suspect you may have strep throat, you should consult with your doctor. Typically, you will need to be prescribed an antibiotic to dispose of this bacteria.