Lymph Nodes are also called lymph glands and are the integral part of immune system. They are present all over the body but more prominent in neck regions, groin, chin, behind ears and armpits. Lymph nodes are visible when they are enlarged or swollen. Major causes of swollen lymph nodes problem are due to infections like bacteria, viruses and parasites. There are varieties of infections, injuries or tumors which are responsible for swollen lymph nodes
1.Streptococcus (Bacteria) infections in the throat.
2.Infections in the ear.
3.Tooth infections.
4.Suppressed immune system due to HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) which results in AIDS.
5.Viral infections by a paramyxovirus that cause measles.
6.Tuberculosis.
7.Skin infections (Cellulitis).
8.Syphilis which is a sexually transmitted disease.
9.Lupus is the condition when body’s immune system starts attacking body’s joints and blood cells.
10.Parasitic infections (Toxoplasmosis) can also be the cause of swollen lymph nodes.
11.Cancer of immune cells.
12.Cancer of lymphatic system (Leukemia).
13.Some medications.
2 tablets three to four times a day for 30 to 40 days with clean potable water.
1.Pain in lymph nodes.
2.Enlargement of lymph nodes.
3.Fever, runny nose, fever and infections of upper respiratory tracts.
4.Immune system complications like mononulceosis, HIV and rheumatoid arthritis.
5.Immune system complications like mononulceosis, HIV and rheumatoid arthritis.
Medical history – Doctors study the patient’s medical history. Doctor tries to know that when the swollen lymph nodes developed and symptoms associated with them.
