For a month and a half have had headache. Few days ago a lymph node in my neck by collar bone swelled up. This morning woke up with pain and knot in my calf. Been to dr. but they don't seem to have any answers. Help! I am also tierd all the time.
2006-08-31 00:36:23 · 9 answers · asked by mistypa12000 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Sounds like you have an infection, probably in your sinuses. Perhaps you could ask your doctor for an antibiotic?
MORE INFO:
Lymph nodes are glands that play an important part in your body's defense against infection. They produce lymph, which travels throughout your body in the lymph system, and filters impurities from the body.
Common areas where the lymph nodes can be felt (with the fingers) include:
Groin
Armpit
Neck (there is a chain of lymph nodes on either side of the front of the neck, both sides of the neck, and down each side of the back of the neck)
Under the jaw and chin
Behind the ears
On the back of the head
Lymph nodes can become swollen from infection, inflammatory conditions, an abscess, or cancer. Other causes of enlarged lymph nodes are rare. By far, the most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is infection.
When swelling appears suddenly and is painful, it is usually caused by injury or an infection. Enlargement that comes on gradually and painlessly may, in some cases, result from cancer or a tumor.
Common Causes Return to top
Infections that commonly cause swollen lymph nodes include mononucleosis, German measles (rubella), tuberculosis, mumps, ear infection, tonsillitis, an abscessed or impacted tooth, gingivitis (swelling of the gums), mouth sores, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Immune or autoimmune disorders that can cause swollen lymph nodes include rheumatoid arthritis and HIV. Cancers that can cause swollen glands include leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Which lymph nodes are swollen depends on the type of problem and the body parts involved. Identifying the location can help determine the possible cause.
Swollen lymph nodes may also be caused by some medications (like phenytoin for seizures) or certain vaccinations (namely, typhoid).
2006-08-31 00:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by Leather M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swollen Lymph Nodes In Leg
2016-11-11 05:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep taking the anitbiotics. The white stuff is phlem and the yellow indicates infection (which is why the dr put you on antibiotics.) You must take the full prescription until it runs out for it to work. Don't stop taking the pills when you start feeling better or you'll relapse. DO call your regular or treating Dr and let him know about the blood part. Lymph nodes get big during infections but will subside as the drugs start to work. They probably tested you for strep throat. Just go to bed, drink plenty of liquids and take it easy until your better. You might try a heating pad wrapped in a moist towel or a hot water bottle near you neck to help you feel better. You might check your living area for anything that might be setting your asthma off.
2016-03-17 05:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find another doctor. Lymph nodes don't swell up for no reason.
2006-08-31 00:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-31 07:41:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE keep going till you find the answer. It may take several doctors to do so. For me, that same Lymph node had swelled due to Lymphoma. That may not be the case with you, but you must find out what it is. I had gone to several specialists before finding out I had Lymphoma. Best wishes to you!
2006-08-31 04:22:31 · answer #6 · answered by Char 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like mono. This has been a bad year for it. Insist on a full blood panel or find another Dr.
2006-08-31 05:24:10 · answer #7 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back you may have mono which can be treated or some kind of virus which would have to run its course but the big concern is meningitis get it checked again if the doc doesn't do anything again go to er
2006-08-31 00:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by mzrobsn414 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a different doctor.
2006-08-31 00:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by koifishlady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-31 01:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by MV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋