What is a nymph lode and if you have one, does that mean your sick? What exactly does it mean?

Question

I'm not really sure if I spelled that word right, but if you have it, does it mean something very serious?

Answer 1

Lymph nodes, also incorrectly called "Lymph glands" (they do not secrete anything and are therefore not glands), are components of the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of connective tissue filled with lymphocytes that collect and destroy bacteria and viruses. When the body is fighting an infection, these lymphocytes multiply rapidly and produce a characteristic swelling of the lymph nodes. Humans have approximately 500-600 lymph nodes. Clusters of lymph nodes are found in the underarms, groin, neck, chest, and abdomen

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I'm not sure why your wife is acting like that...but maybe you should go visit your mother or brother and take a long visit to the doctor's office to get away from all that negatively. I've been in a relationship like that before, and you just have to deal with the lack of compassion at time....it sounds like she sees your sickness as a burden, so if I were you, I would drive myself to the doctor (maybe see a movie afterwards) and leave the ***** with the kids

Answer 4

*laughs* EVERYONE has LYMPH NODEs.

"Lymph nodes, also incorrectly called "Lymph glands" (they do not secrete anything and are therefore not glands), are components of the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of connective tissue filled with lymphocytes that collect and destroy bacteria and viruses."

Answer 5

Lymph node. It's part of your lymphatic system. If it's swollen there's a problem.

Answer 6

you have lymph nodes in your body it does not mean you are sick its like having glands in your body

Answer 7

Swollen Lymph Glands Overview

Lymph glands (also called nodes) are a part of your lymphatic system, which is one of your body's barriers to infection and plays a role in the immune responses. When lymph glands become swollen, it may signal an infection.

There are several groups of lymph glands. The ones most frequently enlarged or swollen are in the neck, under the chin, in the armpits, and in the groin.

* The lymphatic system consists of nodes and ducts spread throughout your body. They bring the lymph (tissue fluids surrounding the cells) back into the venous system. In the lymph, there is a concentration of infectious and other foreign substances (antigens).

* Lymph nodes are small clusters of cells, surrounded by a capsule. Ducts go in and out of them. The cells in lymph nodes are lymphocytes and macrophages (lymphocytes produce antibodies—protein particles that bind foreign substances including infectious particles—and macrophages digest the debris). They act as the "cleaner" cells of your body.

* The lymph glands are a major site where foreign substances and infections interact with the cells of your immune system. A major cluster of the lymph nodes is your spleen, which, apart from other functions, also helps fight infections and responds to foreign substances.

Swollen Lymph Glands Causes

Several mechanisms can cause the lymph glands to enlarge.

* Increased number of lymphocytes locally as a response to stimulation with a foreign substance (antigen) such as during an infection

* Immune reaction to a generalized infection to the body such as viral infections that can occur with the common cold as well as more serious infections such as HIV

* Infiltration with inflammatory cells during infection or inflammation in a region of a given lymph node

* Infiltration with malignant cells (metastases) brought to the gland with the lymph flowing from an area of a certain type of cancer

* Uncontrolled, malignant multiplication of lymphocytes as in lymphoma or leukemia (cancers of the blood)

Swollen Lymph Glands Symptoms

* Typically, you would experience symptoms of an upper respiratory infection (runny nose, sore throat, fever) and feel slightly tender nodes under the skin around your ears, under your chin, or on the upper part of your neck.

* Sometimes you may have a skin infection, redness, or a sore throat and feel a gland in the vicinity tracking toward the heart.

* Swelling of a lymph node located deep inside your body may be different from those just under the skin. The blockage in the flow of lymph may cause a swelling of a limb or, for example, a chronic cough, even though you would not be able to feel a swollen gland.

* Some infections (mononucleosis or "mono," HIV, and fungal or parasitic infections) may cause generalized swelling of lymph glands of your body.

* Some immune disorders, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, may also cause general swelling.

* Rarely, you may have a node or group of nodes that grows rapidly and becomes hard and not easily moved around under the skin.

When to Seek Medical Care

Inflamed glands themselves are not a major concern, but if you have symptoms of some other condition, discuss this with your doctor.

Certain conditions warrant a call to your doctor:

* If the swelling of the glands lasts for more than 2 weeks or you have any symptoms such as weight loss, night sweats, fatigue, or prolonged fever

* If the glands are hard, fixed to the skin, or are growing rapidly

* If you can feel swelling close to your collarbone or in the lower part of the neck

* If the overlying skin is red and inflamed and you suspect an infection

The diagnosis of swollen glands rarely requires emergency hospital treatment. The exceptions to this include a growing infection of the skin that requires treatment, a severely infected lymph node that needs to be drained, or severe pain.

Exams and Tests

* The doctor will ask you about any associated symptoms and perform a physical examination.

* Depending on the extent of the problem, the doctor may order blood tests, x-rays, and a CT scan of the affected area.

* On follow-up, a biopsy of the swollen gland may be needed. A sample of the tissue would be taken out during a short procedure and examined under a microscope.

Swollen Lymph Glands Treatment

Self-Care at Home

Generally, if you have symptoms of a cold or other minor infection for which you may or may not take antibiotics, give the glands about 2 weeks to go back to normal. No specific treatment is needed.

* If the glands are small (less than 2 cm or three fourths of an inch), are in your groin or under the chin, and you are a young adult, this is considered normal.

* Children tend to have a more active lymphatic system, so their glands may feel enlarged.

Medical Treatment

A lymph node that is rapidly growing over 1-2 days has a different cause and treatment than generalized swelling of lymph glands that occurs over a few months. Express your concerns with your doctor at the time of examination because this helps to establish a diagnosis and give you reassurance.

* Standard treatment for swollen lymph glands may include pain relievers and medicine to lower a fever, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Warm compresses and elevation may help swelling go away.

* If the cause of the swelling is infection, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics or antiviral medications.

* If there is a localized abscess, it may need to be drained by cutting open the skin and then filling the opening with packing.

* For swelling due to malignancy, the treatment might be surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.

* If you have an immune disorder, you may be prescribed medication to help with the disease.

Next Steps

Outlook

In the majority of cases, swollen lymph glands go away with no other concerns.