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What other causes besides sore throat would cause my lymph nodes in my throat to be swollen? They are so swollen you can see them just by looking at me.

2007-10-15 15:42:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Diseases & Conditions Other - Diseases

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you can have strep throat or tonsilitis, it makes the neck red and tender

2007-10-15 16:12:48 · answer #1 · answered by Scpwnz 5 · 0 0

Lymphadenopathy is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Other causes include allergic reactions, arthritis, cancer, metabolic diseases, and an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Signs/Symptoms
When you're fighting an infection, nearby lymph nodes get bigger and become tender. Normally, lymph nodes are less than 1/2 inch across (about the size of your fingernail). But, with an infection, they can swell to 2 or 3 times their usual size. They will slowly return to normal in 2 to 4 weeks, when the infection is gone. The lymph nodes may also feel hard or firm, and may seem misshapen. The skin near a swollen lymph node may feel warm.

2007-10-15 22:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Your lymph nodes become swollen because you are fighting an infection. Without more info I couldn't tell you where the infection is. You should really see a doctor.

2007-10-15 22:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

i aint no doctor but i remember learnin in school that ur nodes and glands swell because of an infection of sort weather it me a cold or bacterial where u may not even know any symptoms other than swelling and tenderness of ur glands/nodes... like under ur arms in ur pits is another spot that i commonly have swelling in when say i'm sick. i'd say u have some sort of an infection an that if they're as swollen as u say they are i'd definately go to the doctor immediately who kows what ur body is tryin to fight off inside and not telling u catch it while its in early stages if possible

2007-10-15 22:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by dont_know27 1 · 0 1

somethings infected in your upper body and if you dont have a sore throat or cold, it could be something bad. better go see a doctor

2007-10-16 00:53:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Infection, auto-immune disease (like lupus, rheumatoid disease), cancer, benign enlargement. See your doctor.

2007-10-15 22:51:11 · answer #6 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0 1

it could be mono......just an idea......you should go see your dr. if you are in any pain or disconfort as soon as you can......

2007-10-15 23:59:22 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa R 4 · 0 0

go get that checked asap, sounds dangerous.

2007-10-15 22:51:13 · answer #8 · answered by chikki monkey 2 · 0 1

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