Lymph node swelling

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Lymph nodes are glands situated throughout your body, but the ones that frequently swell are located in your neck, armpits, groin, and under your chin. They’ve got one big job: to help your body fight off infections. Here’s the cool thing: how they look and feel can tell you a lot about your health! Once exposed to bacteria or viruses, they can swell up, and feel sore or tender. You might be able to feel the swelling by touch, and sometimes you can see it if you look in the mirror. The common cold is a key culprit, but more serious conditions such as leukemia and lymphoma also cause swollen lymph nodes. They are found in autoimmune diseases such as lupus, and can be an early sign of the disease. Sometimes, the swelling goes away on its own. Other times—say, if the swelling is linked to an infection—you might need treatment, like antibiotics. Because swollen lymph nodes can be a symptom of a wide variety of health conditions, it’s really important that you check in with your practitioner, and that you relay any other symptoms you’re having. The more detailed you are, the more they can see the big picture of your health! If you’ve already talked with your practitioner, and now it’s just a matter of soothing your swollen lymph nodes, you’ve got options. Home remedies, like applying a warm compress, taking over-the-counter pain relievers, and resting, can all bring you relief. So can a relaxing lymphatic massage, performed by a massage-savvy friend or a pro. Ahhhh.

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hi my name is Judy. it’s my first day in this app. I suffer from anxiety and depression. times have not been so easy for me. I’m also having other symptoms like brain fog, swollen lymph nodes, joint and muscle pain, dry throat. none of the doctors I’ve been to have been able to figure out what’s happening to me. I’m so frustrated

Yesterday I noticed a lump in my armpit that has roughly the same diameter as a dime, is red, and makes it painful to touch or put my arm completely down. Has anyone else experienced this? Would a swollen lymph node cause pain and redness?

anyone experienced a tickling feeling all over when laying or sitting still? also itching all over.. I went to the doctor last week for a pain i started having in the right side of my upper back, the pain went away and I’m having numbness now wrapping from my back around the top of my chest on and off.. I had slightly swollen lymph nodes.. and very slightly elevated wbc count but my doctor didn’t seem too concerned..

hello, i thought I’d share my symptoms. i have had swollen lymph nodes, mostly on the right side of my neck. some feel matted together. Holes in tonsils, post nasal drip, ear pain and pressure. this has been going on for almost a month. I was told it was reoccurrence of mono which I was not tested for. I have an apt this week...anyone have anything similar? I am just terrified. I’m only 21 I don’t want my baby boy to not have his mom. 😭

swollen lymph node n chest pain n weird feelings sum time but I have and do have sever anxiety

Hi everyone! so i’ve recently noticed some pain under my mouth towards the tip of my chin. What it seems like to me is a swollen lymph node, but i feel perfectly fine. It has been hurting for about 4-5 days now and hurts to touch/move my neck a certain way. anyone else have this problem? TIA.

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