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Lymphatic System
This category is for questions about the various vessels by which lymph, a watery fluid of leukocytes, circulates through the body, providing transportation for some materials and removing particulate from tissues.
1,658 Questions
What functions do organs in the lymphatic system have?
The adenoids, appendix, spleen and thymus are considered lymph organs because they contain hundreds of lymph nodes. These nodes contain thousands of monocytes and lymphocytes which are white blood cells that protect the body from and defend the body against pathogens.
Do spicy foods help immune system?
Yes, it will.
A balanced diet contains carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, mineral salts and fibre. It must contain these things in the correct proportions.
Carbohydrates: a source of energy.Proteins: a source for growth and repair.
Fats: a source of energy and contain vitamins too.
Vitamins: A B C D E; essential for metabolic reactions.
Mineral Salts: required for healthy teeth, bones, muscles etc..
Fibre: helps intestines function correctly.
Exercise is a best way to boost your immune system.
JUNK food; chips and coke sucks you!!! Avoid them.
Enjoy.
What virus attacks the cells in the immune system that produce antibodies-?
Not sure if it's a disease or virus (I'm tired), it's HIV and gives you AIDS. AIDS attack the T Cells that produce antibodies, which makes you vulnerable to sickness. You can get it from (no offense) gay s*x (for the children) and by injecting drugs into yourself I think. There may be another way, but I don't remember.
What is secondary lymphoid tissue?
Secondary lymphoid organs and tissues are the sites where lymphocytes are most active. The white pulp of the spleen is the common site for plasma cells to develop. Macrophages are also active in the spleen red pulp; where they engulf blood-borne antigens to be presented to T lymphocytes in the circulation.
Possible causes of blood and leukocytes in urine?
Yes there can be a correlation. Here's my story to compare with yours:
I am 55 yr old female with history of one calcium oxalate kidney stone attack at age 23 resulting in major emergency surgery due to blocked left kidney. My fever was 106.5 due to infection from blockage.
I remained symptom-free for 30 years, but 2 yrs ago, at age 53, I began to have "bouts" of left flank and back pain that could travel to groin that could be relieved by 2 Advils. Nothing like the pain I suffered from the stone blocking my kidney at 23, so I never knew that this odd & uncomfortable transient pain could be kidney stone gravel or sand, or just a small stone passing thru...
I assume I developed lactose intolerance & watched out, but still had bouts which also included belching. I also realized that the pain would appear 12 hours after eating certain foods, in particular, pineapple, oranges, pea soup. I next thought of diverticulitis due to the pain traveling and it seemed like trapped gas as the pain would totally disappear suddenly but without release of any gas. My insides seemed inflamed.
Three weeks ago I had another "attack" after gorging on chocolate & nuts, )both of of which are bad for oxalate stones) It began the usual 12 hours after eating the "bad" food. I had to take 3 Advil, but I slept and the pain was gone in the am but I did have some residual left flank tenderness for days afterward.
About 3 years ago, I got hooked on daily Pepsi and chocolate - both bad for calcium oxalate kidney stones. And I wasn't drinking any water daily! I did a symptom check online and kidney stones kept coming up so everything began to make sense -especially in light of my history at age 23.
I then bought some urine test strips online & my urine was positive for leukocytes (2+), Hemolyzed blood (small) & protein (one color above "trace") And my urine PH was only 5.0 which is highly acidic. (I never saw blood in my urine, nor did I have urgency or any bladder symptoms)
I have been testing now for 2 weeks. I began to drink 3 liters of water/day, added B6 50 mg, magnesium 500 mg, an alkalinity increaser citrite, & acidopholus/bifidus. I also began to take 800 mg/day of Andrographis (natural antibiotic) which has been used sucessfully to treat blood & leukocytes in urine after passage of kidney stones.
I am self-treating at this point. It's been 2 weeks and the protein is negative, blood is negative. PH is up to 7.0. But leukocytes took much longer to change. They are now down to 1+ from 2+ and I believe this is common in resolving infections and takes more time to become negative.
So, it's likely that kidney problems can be related to positive leukocytes in urine. In my case I am hoping that it's stones again, or stone sand/gravel that is/was causing my "bouts" over the past 2 years. However, many kidney diseases can also cause this. Do some research online and try the symptom checker. You also need to try to recall whether you had any flank pain in the week or so leading up to your positive test. You could also just have a UTI that resolved itself. It took me forever to find it, but I just read that a resolving kidney/urinary issue that is resolving can cause this positive reaction with no bacteria present
Good luck to both of us!
Yes there can be a correlation. Here's my story to compare with yours:
I am 55 yr old female with history of one calcium oxalate kidney stone attack at age 23 resulting in major emergency surgery due to blocked left kidney. My fever was 106.5 due to infection from blockage.
I remained symptom-free for 30 years, but 2 yrs ago, at age 53, I began to have "bouts" of left flank and back pain that could travel to groin that could be relieved by 2 Advils. Nothing like the pain I suffered from the stone blocking my kidney at 23, so I never knew that this odd & uncomfortable transient pain could be kidney stone gravel or sand, or just a small stone passing thru...
I assume I developed lactose intolerance & watched out, but still had bouts which also included belching. I also realized that the pain would appear 12 hours after eating certain foods, in particular, pineapple, oranges, pea soup. I next thought of diverticulitis due to the pain traveling and it seemed like trapped gas as the pain would totally disappear suddenly but without release of any gas. My insides seemed inflamed.
Three weeks ago I had another "attack" after gorging on chocolate & nuts, )both of of which are bad for oxalate stones) It began the usual 12 hours after eating the "bad" food. I had to take 3 Advil, but I slept and the pain was gone in the am but I did have some residual left flank tenderness for days afterward.
About 3 years ago, I got hooked on daily Pepsi and chocolate - both bad for calcium oxalate kidney stones. And I wasn't drinking any water daily! I did a symptom check online and kidney stones kept coming up so everything began to make sense -especially in light of my history at age 23.
I then bought some urine test strips online & my urine was positive for leukocytes (2+), Hemolyzed blood (small) & protein (one color above "trace") And my urine PH was only 5.0 which is highly acidic. (I never saw blood in my urine, nor did I have urgency or any bladder symptoms)
I have been testing now for 2 weeks. I began to drink 3 liters of water/day, added B6 50 mg, magnesium 500 mg, an alkalinity increaser citrite, & acidopholus/bifidus. I also began to take 800 mg/day of Andrographis (natural antibiotic) which has been used sucessfully to treat blood & leukocytes in urine after passage of kidney stones.
I am self-treating at this point. It's been 2 weeks and the protein is negative, blood is negative. PH is up to 7.0. But leukocytes took much longer to change. They are now down to 1+ from 2+ and I believe this is common in resolving infections and takes more time to become negative.
So, it's likely that kidney problems can be related to positive leukocytes in urine. In my case I am hoping that it's stones again, or stone sand/gravel that is/was causing my "bouts" over the past 2 years. However, many kidney diseases can also cause this. Do some research online and try the symptom checker. You also need to try to recall whether you had any flank pain in the week or so leading up to your positive test. You could also just have a UTI that resolved itself. It took me forever to find it, but I just read that a resolving kidney/urinary issue that is resolving can cause this positive reaction with no bacteria present
Good luck to both of us!
What is the purpose of the human leukocyte antigen test?
The human leukocyte antigen test, also known as HLA, is a test that detects antigens (genetic markers) on white blood cells. There are four types of human leukocyte antigens: HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C, and HLA-D.
What are the 5 lymphatic organs?
1) THYMUS: located just above your heart. It releases WBCs. WBCs travel to other areas in the cartiovascular system. the thymus is the gland that produces cells that are ready to fight infection.
2) SPLEEN: largest lymphatic organ. stores and produces lymphocytes. located in upper left side of your abdomin. It fills blood.
3) TONSILS: located at the back of the nasal cavity, on side of the throat, and back of tounge. WBCs in tonsils defend body against infection.
4) I have no clue and i am trying to find this out.
Can anaemia cause high lymphocytes and low neutrophils?
high lymphocyte count
leukemia, bleeding
anemia
lack of iron, bleeding,genetics and poor health
Why bone marrow does not have lymphatic drain?
because the amount of fluid that get out from capillaries are low,,,,as we know the lymphatic vessels drain the excess amount of fluid that gets out from capillaries,,,so in bone marrow there is no high amount of fluid so there is no need to have lymphatic drainage :))
Arthritis is possibly caused by an immune system malfunction resulting in joint pain and inflammation. There are different types of arthritis and not all are thought to have this cause. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the types.
No, the immune system is not an organ. It is a system in your body that fights of viruses that enter your body. And example of an organ is a heart, or liver. The immune system are cells that fight off viruses that can make you sick.
What describes constituent components of the human lymphatic system?
0the component of the lymphatic system is the lymph nodes
The Thoracic (left lymphatic) Duct and the Right Lymphatic Duct.
How can a biopsy result be non specific?
If the changes seen under the microscope don't point to any particular diagnosis, the biopsy result will be nonspecific.
How infection helps your immune system?
It can build up white blood cells to fight against the infection and if it is present again you will all ready be immune to it. That is why vaccinations have a small amount of the infection in them, so you can become immune to it later.
Can you feel your immune system working?
Yes and no. Your immune system is constantly at work, keeping your body temperature regulated and fighting average germs that attack you everyday (including the ones that sneak into your body when you rub your eyes with your hand or when you pick your teeth with a fingernail) and you can't really feel it working then, but you can feel and see the products of its work. For example, puss in a wound is the result of the immune system working to fight bacteria and infection in and around the injury. Also, when you blow your nose during a cold, the thicker, darker mucus that your mom and dad or your doctor says is a good thing is the result of your immune system working hard to get rid of the germs that are getting and keeping you sick. Another sign that your immune system is working is what is called a fever break. A fever break is the result of your body's immune system working extra hard to fight bacteria and because of that hard work, it uses lots of energy, which heats up your body.
Is lymph carried in the cardiovascular system?
Yes, it is both carried through the cardiovascular system, and through the lymphatics. Basically, lymph will first flow through the blood in arteries to the lymph node, then from the lymph node to the lymphatics.
How are the roles of b and t cells different how are their roles similar?
Both are T and B lymphocytes are produced in bone marrow, but B lymphocytes mature in bone marrow and are part of the humoral response, while T lymphocytes mature in the thymus gland and are part of the cell mediated response.
Why do some cancer medications sometimes weaken the immune system of cancer patients?
The radiation kills bone marrow, where both red and white blood cells are made. The white blood cells produce most of the immune system, with fewer white blood cells the immune system weakens.
Why do lymph nodes in the neck swell up in a child with cold?
There are lymph glands in the neck area that can swell some and be inflamed when you have an infection. However, if this continues and/or you have any trouble breathing or shortness of breath, it should be evaluated by a health care professional to determine the cause and treatment required.
Is lymph more similar to blood plasma or to interstitial fluid?
Interstitial fluid comes from blood plasma which leaks out of the pores of capillaries. It differs in that the larger molecules mostly proteins and blood cells are too large to fit through the pores, and so the interstitial fluid lacks these. The interstitial fluid does contain the salts and the smaller molecules such as amino acids, sugars, fatty acids, coenzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, which are present in blood plasma.
Is a hard small lump behind the left ear anything serious or is it a swollen lymph node?
if you can feel it then that means its enlarged (since u say its painless). NOTE: ONLY A CERTIFIED DOCTOR CAN PROVE WHAT IT MEANS! lymph nodes are a part of your body's immune system, enlargement means its fighting off an infection. give it 2 weeks before deciding to go to a doc. but its fairly up to you, if your worried. its nothing serious. also if u have any other symptoms mention it to ur doc.
