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.

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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