Should I Be Concerned About Lymphadenopathy?
Usually, Swollen Lymph Nodes Aren't a Reason to Worry. They're Simply a Sign That Your Immune System Is Fighting an Infection or Illness. but If They're...
Usually, swollen lymph nodes aren't a reason to worry. They're simply a sign that your immune system is fighting an infection or illness. But if they're enlarged with no obvious cause, see your doctor to rule out something more serious.
When should I be concerned about lymphadenopathy?
When to see a doctor
See your doctor if you're concerned or if your swollen lymph nodes: Have appeared for no apparent reason. Continue to enlarge or have been present for two to four weeks. Feel hard or rubbery, or don't move when you push on them.
What is most likely to be causing the lymphadenopathy?
A wide variety infections are the most common causes of swelling of the lymph nodes, for example, strep throat, ear infections, and mononucleosis. More serious medical problems such as HIV infection, lymphomas (non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) or other cancers, or lupus may cause swollen lymph glands.
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