Generally, swollen lymph nodes occur as a result of an infection bacteria or viruses. Rarely, lymph nodes are caused by cancer. Regardless of what it is, what is certain is that they play a vital role in the body’s ability to fight infections.
That is, they function as filters since they trap viruses, bacteria and other causes of disease before can infect other parts of the body. Common areas you might notice inflammation of the lymph nodes Lymph nodes include the neck, under the chin, in the armpits, and in the groin.
Explanation
When the body detects a intrudera infection or other foreign object that you don’t recognize,’mobilize‘ the army of white blood cells (lymphocytes) goes where it is necessary, accumulating in the lymph glands closest to this place.
“Swollen glands in the neck are frequent in benign diseases such as tonsils and among 60% and 80% of cases that occur in young people have a benign cause“explained the doctor Julio Hernandezto ‘Infosalus’.
To take into account
The most common cause for inflammation is an infection viral either bacterial in the nearby area if it is local such as a tonsil infection. Some infections They can cause all the glands to become swollen, as in mononucleosis, and, less commonly, they can be due to cancer.
In case cancer in a part of the body spread through the lymphatic systemcan be produced inflammation of nearby glands. In this way, breast cancer can cause inflammation of glands in an armpit and throat or lung cancer can enlarge the glands in the neck.
Recommendations
As a general rule, inflammation of the glands is a sign that the body is fighting an infection. However, if there is no ongoing infection or it has been gone for weeks and other recent symptoms appear, it is better to look for the causes.
“If inflammation of the nodes is detected, it is necessary to go to the doctor on almost all occasions,” the expert clarified. If it happens during the course of an infectious disease, this inflammation is usually benign. Of course, if there are few symptoms and there is no febrile illness, you have to look for its origin.
For diagnosis, basic blood tests such as complete blood count, leukocyte and blood cell counts, and serology for virus diseases or possible anemia. If it does not give a quick diagnosis, it is performed an ultrasound and lymph node biopsy.
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