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Lymph Nodes (Glands) Issues

Lymph nodes are essential to the functioning of the immune system, and a lot can go wrong with them. Use this forum to talk about lymph node problems and disorders like swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenitis), enlarged lymph nodes, Lymphangectasia, IBD or Lymphangectasia, appendix issues, appendicitis, tonsillitis, tonsil and spleen issues.

Lump in throat after quitting smoking

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This post is an extension of the Lump in throat after quit smoking thread. Please continue posting within this thread.

by User avatar Jenny3481

Methods for treating Lymphocele

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Are there any methods of treatment for Lymphocele? Or is it just a matter of waiting it out? %-)

by User avatar concerned victim

supraclavicular Swelling in Neck

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I have swelling in my neck, they are golf-ball sized soft and feel like fluid filled swelling just above the clavical - assuming lymph nodes. They are cystolic in nature as they increase and decrease throughout the day but without any consistency and they are symmetrical. I have been to the doctor...

by User avatar pdrags68861

Lymph Nodes and Autoimmune Disease?

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Hi, I’ve got enlarged lymph nodes and no manifested infection, so I wonder if this could be a sigh of an autoimmune disease. I heard that this could be related to autoimmune disorders and I have family history of such a disease.

by User avatar Guest

enlarged lymph nodes in abdomen

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My son was diagnosed with enlarged lymphnodes in his abdomen. The doctor explained that it may go away on his own or that it may need more medical attention by a specialist. He said the enlarged lymph nodes could be caused by an viral infection or it could turn out to become a type of cancer. What...

by User avatar Tanja

Painful bump on jawbone in front of ear

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I recently noticed a painful bump where my jawbone is connected, and kind of in front of my ear. I messed with it: pressed on it, moved it around...and, of course, it hurts a bit more, or at the most, I can feel it now that I've messed with it. It is deep under the skin, feels like its in the...

by User avatar Guest

can iud cause swollen lymph nodes

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i'm 29 yoa f. I have had the mirena iud for 3 1/2 years and for 2 1/2 years have had a swollen lymph node about the size of a walnut in my neck. It really doens't restrict my breathing, and is only that large when I wake up. It is painful only when touched. I have gone to the doc about it and...

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Repeated enlarged lymph nodes cervical neck

For the past 11/2 yrs. I've had this problem several times.  It only lasts a few days then dissipates.  I've had a clear, thin post nasal discharge most of the time and my neck is always stiff and painful to move when it is present.  I'm also having pain in my shoulder this...

by User avatar said sister

Both sides of neck swelling above collarbone

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Hi everybody. I have this awful swelling on both sides of the neck, just above the collarbone, and I can’t determine what is causing it. Generally, I’m in good health, and this really surprised me. I have no other symptoms like pain, itching, fever… nothing, just this annoying swelling. Does...

by User avatar Guest

Can you give me details about the lymphadenectomy procedure?

Had a radical hysterectomy and removal of uterus fallopian tubes and lymph nodes due to cancer. It is suspected that the inguinal lymph nodes need to be removed.  I need details on what the operation evolves - time dangers etc. At 72  , having had 2 different chemo sessions...

by User avatar Guest