What causes slightly swollen lymph nodes around the neck? I have tested for common viruses particularly HIV. The testing has been over two year with resoundingly negative results. Don't mean to be a hypochondriach, but I think HSV or HPV, which I relatively commonplace, do not mnifest themselves in this manner. Does anyone know what the possible causes might be?
Thank you kindly.
2007-03-02 14:32:37 · 7 answers · asked by William H 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
HI.
There are a couple of reasons for inflamed lynph nodes. This normally happens with almost all types of infections because the lympatic system is the gateway to get rid of dead bacteria.
There are a couple of reasons why you would have chronic lymphadenopathy. Extra pulmonary TB, some carcinomas, lymhatic carcinomas.
There are ways to findout if one of these are the culprits. The doctor should be able to distinguish if the nodes are mobile or non-mobile, if they are soft or hard ( nodular) which could mean a cancer of some sort.
He should also be able to do an Incision and drainage which could easily isolate and identify a lot of things by doing a culture and sensitivity.
Its also possible if you were a chronic smoker before.
2007-03-03 06:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by emanzit 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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What causes slightly swollen lymph nodes around the neck?
What causes slightly swollen lymph nodes around the neck? I have tested for common viruses particularly HIV. The testing has been over two year with resoundingly negative results. Don't mean to be a hypochondriach, but I think HSV or HPV, which I relatively commonplace, do not mnifest...
2015-08-06 14:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some type of infection in the body is the most probable reason. Lymph nodes act as filters, they collect and destroy bacteria and viruses. When the body is fighting an infection, lymph nodes (glands) produce lymphocytes which multiply rapidly and cause swelling of the lymph nodes.
2007-03-02 14:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by Cotton 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Swollen lymph nodes don't necessarily indicate a STD, there are a lot of illnesses that can cause that, lukemia is just one, but if it has to be an STD it may be caused by herpes.
2007-03-02 14:45:20 · answer #4 · answered by flow_mj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swollen lymph glands are caused when they are fighting off infection within that region. They swell when you have colds and flu etc. They usually go down once you have recovered from whatever infection or virus your body is fighting off.
If they are permanently swollen then you need to see a doc because your body is trying to fight off something which it obviously cant.
2007-03-04 01:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by bannister_natalie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
your lymph glands appear swollen a painful when your body is fighting a viral illness. this can be as simple as the common cold. spend less time worrying; it's normal.
2007-03-02 15:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by KitKat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are a sign of infection of some sort ,although the likelihood is that it'll be something minor.It's also quite a reassuring sign that your immune system is functioning properly.
2007-03-02 17:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by MICHAEL BRAMOVICH 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋