what is the cause of infected lymph nodes? and how long do you recover from them ?

Question

a brother of mine developed this infection and has not gotten better but worse.

Answer 1

Glands
Definition
Some of the important and mysterious parts of the body are the various glands. These select their required substances from which they synthesize new compounds. Upon the work of these secretions which the glands send forth into the body depend digestion, absorption and utilization of all food elements, and the very existence of cells. No physiological or mental activity is possible without them. In their absence the body and its activities would cease to be. Manifestly, the glands cannot pick their required elements from the blood unless their progenitors were previously taken in the foods eaten.

The lymph vessels are fine tubes which accompany the blood vessels. They contain the lymph, a colorless, alkaline fluid, partly derived from the blood, partly from the juices of the partaken foods. To the lymph tubes belong the lymph glands, which are distributed over the whole system, having been given the task of extracting poisonous substances from the lymph. The lymph travels through the whole body like the blood, gathers in larger and larger vessels, and finally flows into the large veins near the heart; here it mixes with the blood, passes through the kidneys and lungs, and finally enters the heart as fresh new blood.

Cause
The more toxic the poisons and mucus materials taken into the system, the more often the glands accumulate this bad waste from the lymph system and we have glandular swellings over various parts of the body. An impure blood stream, constipation and a generally toxic body condition cause the glands to swell up and become painful. These may be on the neck, under the armpits, groin, etc.

Herbal Aids
1.Enlarged Lymphatic Glands (especially of the neck). Poke Root. Use 1/2 - 1 teaspoonful of the fluid extract in 1 glassful of water, give 1 teaspoonful of the mixture every 2-3 hours; or 10 drops of the tincture every 4 hours.

2.Inflamed Tonsils, Salivary Glands, Neighboring Lymph Glands. Garlic. Keep garlic in the mouth constantly during wakeful hours, renewing morning and evening after the cloves have absorbed the poisons; or, use another appropriate garlic preparation.


Testimonials
1.Lobelia for Glands: Dr. Christopher made up a simple but extremely effective formula for glands, of three parts mullein and one part Lobelia, to be taken as tea, in capsules, or to be used as a fomentation. This is used anywhere in the body where the glands are swollen and malfunctioning. Dr. Christopher liked to relate the cases of two small boys suffering from an enlarged gland on the side of the neck behind the ear. A nurse had called him in desperation to ask his advice on the first case. Usually the medical practice for this malady, besides antibiotics, which are usually ineffective, is just to wait for the child to grow out of it. The nurse accepted Dr. Christopher's advice to use the Mullein and Lobelia [Mullein & Lobelia] fomentation. She asked, "Which way is the toxic accumulation going to come out of the body? Will it come out directly through the skin like a bursting boil or will it be routed through the bloodstream and be taken out through the bowel?" Dr. Christopher replied that he did not know; that it would be "decided" by the Lobelia.

If the bloodstream cannot handle the poison, it will be taken out through the skin; otherwise, the bloodstream will carry it out to be eliminated.

The second little boy had a similar swelling behind his ear. His mother called Dr. Christopher and asked him what to do; he gave exactly the same advice, the mullein and lobelia [Mullein & Lobelia] fomentation. She applied the fomentation as described. In the first case, the poison gathered up and burst, and it drained out straight through the neck. The boy cleared up and suffered no more from the problem. In the second case, the poison was absorbed by the body and the toxic material eliminated through the bowel.

2.Dr. Christopher's Glandular Formula: (Mullein & Lobelia) We have applied this fomentation to a young boy whose glands became so swollen that he had huge lumps at the back of his neck as well as almond-shaped lumps behind his ears. This had become such a chronic condition that we had little hope of improvement.

We applied it to him last thing at night, and in the morning when he awoke, the swelling was absolutely and completely gone. We were so amazed that we decided that we must have this combination in the house at all times

3.Mullein Oil: We have had earaches in our family which resulted from congested lymph glands and colds. Although we treated the problem with garlic oil and B&B tincture, the problem did not clear up. By inserting oil of Mullein into the ear, however, we were able to stop the irritation in the ear as well as in the accompanying glands.

4.Swollen Glands in Throat Cured with Dr. Christopher's Glandular Formula: (Mullein & Lobelia) One time, after coming home from a lecture series, it was good to see the grandchildren from the family of one of our daughters, who were visiting with us. That evening one of the little granddaughters, then about seven years old, came to me crying because the glands in her throat area and behind the ears had swollen up and it was very difficult for her to swallow. I mixed up three parts of mullein and one part of lobelia, made a fomentation, and pinned it around her throat. The next morning she came downstairs, all smiles and no pain, and paid me well for my services with a big kiss.

5.Alfalfa Helps Family Survive Concentration Camp: Alfalfa can be used as a food or a food supplement. it contains essential hormones and enzymes necessary to keep the pituitary and adrenal glands functioning. There is a story we have told at many lectures and classes about the family that was incarcerated in a concentration camp during the Nazi occupation of Europe. This particular family found the strength to carry them through to the end of the war when they were released. The key was an alfalfa plant growing in the corner of the compound inside the fence. Each member of the family secretly permitted themselves a few leaves of the plant every day...allowing the alfalfa plant to replenish its leaves throughout the long months. The family obtained the necessary nutriments from the plant. These nutriments were not provided by the inferior and scarce prison food. The family maintained their health while others around them dropped dead from malnutrition.

Answer 2

Swollen/infected lymph nodes (lymphadenitis)

Infected lymph nodes swell and are usually tender and painful. A doctor typically can confirm a diagnosis of lymphadenitis based on symptoms and physical examination. If a cause can't be easily identified, further testing may be needed, such as a node biopsy or culture. Rarely, inflamed lymph nodes may be due to cancer.

The medications given for lymphadenitis vary according to the bacterium or virus that is causing it. If the patient also has lymphangitis, he or she will be treated with antibiotics, usually penicillin.

The prognosis for recovery is good if the patient is treated promptly with antibiotics. In most cases, the infection can be brought under control in three or four days. Patients with untreated lymphadenitis may develop blood poisoning which is sometimes fatal.

Answer 3

Many times it is an actual infection that you've been exposed to and it gets sort-of "caught up" in the lymph nodes as they try to fight it off. (assuming he doesn't have gout, which is a totally different thing). Perhaps he could try a natural healing alternative. I just recently began using an online herbalist out of California and am LOVING her herbal teas. She had a lypmh-node cleansing tea (see link below) that I was planning on picking up for myself as I tend to have the same issue as your brother. It's cheap and couldn't hurt trying!

Answer 4

I would give it a little while longer, explain you don't have the money to keep doing this, and ask them when is the bare minimum you can stop treating her. Most vets will understand that you don't have unlimited funds to treat your dog, and will actually be considerate of that- whereas if you don't say anything at all they assume they can keep treating her & charging you! The worst thing to do is to stop treatment too soon and have her relapse- much like if you don't finish your antibiotics, you will soon develop an immunity to them & they will never work properly :(

Answer 5

Check the Merck Manual and as long as it takes.