what causes swelling lymph nodes and what can one do to get rid of them?

Answer 1

They mean your body is fighting off an infection near wherever they are swollen. I get them once in a while in my neck for no reason at all...I mean there wasn't really anyhting wrong with me and it's not like I had just gotten over a cold. Anyways, I don't think you can do anythign to get rid of them. They go away by themselves after a couple days.

Answer 2

For some really great in depth and accurate info on lymph nodes - go to wikipedia at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymph_nodes

Basically Lymph Nodes are tiny, bean-shaped components or organs of your lymphatic system and usually appear in clusters located on different areas of your body. Your lymphatic system, moves lymph node fluid like lymph from your blood plasma, including B and T cell lymphotcytes, antigens, antibodies, waste substance, and nutrients throughout your body, bloodstream and tissues.

Each lymph node is also an important part of your immune system. Your lymph node filters fluids, catching viruses, bacteria, and other unknown materials. Then your unique white blood cells destroy the unwanted materials.

A lymph node may be found alone or in a group thoughout your body. A group can be felt most easily:

In the neck (found on either side of the neck, behind your ears, or under your chin).
underarm
In the groin

Normally, a healthy lymph node is not sensitive or sore.

A child between the ages of 10 to 12 years old usually has large lymph nodes, which can be twice the normal size.

Placing a heating pad (on low) or a warm towel on your painful lymph node may reduce the soreness. It may have negative effects so use with caution.

Typically enlargement is caused by an infection that your lymph node is destroying.

A slight enlargement and softness means the swollen lymph node is succeeding in the tough battle. It is severely infected when the swollen lymph node enlarges more than 1 inch across.

If your swollen lymph node is over 2 inches across or the covering skin is pink, unfortunately it is losing in the tough battle. You should contact your health professional immediately. Lymph nodes that are enlarged can actually be occasionally caused by tumors.

A swollen lymph node not returning to normal size, which is about 1/3 inch across, after a month should be checked by a health professional.

The following could be some causes of swollen neck lymph nodes as possible symptoms:

Throat infection
Tonsillitis / swollen tonsil
Ear infection
Skin infection
Hodgkins Disease

Answer 3

Swollen lymph nodes are part of the body's immune response to inflection. Generally the swelling indicates you've got a viral infection. It could also be a sign of a bacteria inflection, allergies, and thyroid troubles. If the lumps are larger than an inch, last for more than a couple of days, occur regularly, are extremely painful or your are running a high fever see a doctor.

There really isn't anything you can do, but treat the condition causing them to swell.

Note- I am NOT a doctor.

Answer 4

Probaby some sort of infection. I was the odd one to go to the doctor and find that I had cancer THyroid, and also had swollen lymph nodes. Get it checked, just to be on the safe side. I am only 34, and at the time I found out I was about 29 and my mother in law begged me to go because she noticed a lump in my neck. If it were not for her getting on me, I would not be here today.

Answer 5

I got swollen lymph nodes round the hip area because it had barlonthins cyst. It is usual I sign that your body is fighting infection near the where your swollen lymph nodes are located. My doctor gave me fluoxacillin to help (it didn't) but its nothing serious so I suggest lots of baths and a healthy diet and exercise

Answer 6

You need to see your doctor right away. Your doctor will have to run blood work that can determine what the problem is and treat you accordingly. There are different things that cause swollen lymph nodes. I hope you feel better soon. Taz

Answer 7

depends on which lymphnodes you're refering to, theres tons all over the body, if you're reffering to the most common, the ones near your tonsils, then just drink green tea and throughout the day dont let anything cold to be consumed, make sure that you gargle with water and salt a couple times a day to cleanse the bacteria thats causing the inflamation of your lymphnodes. time and care is all it takes to take care of those lymph nodes of yours. have fun hehe.

Answer 8

when lymph system has traffic jam, i.e. the system gets blocked, local swelling occurs. When immune system swings into action, lymph flow increases. Lymph swelling can be relieved by fomentation, use of ginger, cinamon etc.

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Answer 10

most of the time it is some type of infection go to the doctor and get it checked out fast and in a hurry to make sure it's not something serious