Swollen Lymph Node

Typically, it is caused by an infection that your lymph node is destroying.

A slight enlargement and softness means the swollen lymph node is succeeding in the tough battle. It is severely infected when the swollen lymph node enlarges more than 1 inch across.

If your swollen lymph node is over 2 inches across or the covering skin is pink, unfortunately it is losing in the tough battle. You should contact your health professional immediately.

Swollen lymph nodes could cause worry in anyone who has them. Swollen lymph nodes causes can differ from them usual cold to cancer. Only a healthcare professional can define the reason for a swollen lymph node.

A swollen lymph node not returning to normal size, which is about 1/3 inch across, after a month should be checked by a health professional.

A swollen lymph node can be felt:

• In the neck
• Underarm
• In the groin

Swollen neck lymph node

The following could be some causes of swollen neck lymph node as a possible symptom.

• Throat infection
• Tonsillitis
• Ear infection
• Skin infection
• Hodgkins Disease

A swollen neck lymph node can be related to a swollen tonsil.

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