Increased lymph node in the neck - What to do


Increased lymph node in the neck - What to do
 
 
If you have increased lymph node in the neck, it is associated with the disease. If any bacterial or viral infection of the upper respiratory tract lymph nodes of the neck may well increase for some time. However, their size can range from barely perceptible to the touch (a pea) to an impressive, noticeable eye (with quail egg). The more intense the inflammation process, the larger and more painful lymph nodes. Pay attention to the status of other lymph nodes (axillary, inguinal, occipital), especially unilateral expression dangerous inflammation of the lymph nodes in both adults and children - it may be a sign of serious infectious or noninfectious diseases.


Symptoms of swollen lymph nodes:

  • Headache
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Pain in the lymph nodes
  • Elevated temperature
  • General weakness and malaise

Reasons that can cause swollen lymph nodes:

  • Infectious diseases: tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, and others.
  • ARI / ARI
  • Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
  • Cancers
  • Bulimia
  • Connective tissue disease
  • Strep throat throat
  • Human immunodeficiency virus
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Various types of infections (fungal, parasitic, bacterial, viral)

Treatment of enlarged lymph nodes in the neck:

With acute respiratory diseases and colds no neohodimosti take special measures. But if the inflamed nodes cause discomfort, you can try to use folk remedies:

  • 10 drops of tincture of echinacea (can be purchased at any pharmacy) dissolve in a glass of water. Take tincture 4 times per day.
  • Vitamin C. You can take 250-500 mg (3 times a day).
  • 100 g of honey mixed with lard (100 g of goose or pork). Take 1 tablespoon in combination with warm milk (1 cup).
  • Swollen nodes can be lubricated with camphor oil, ointment.

In no case can:

  • Rub nodes
  • Warming lymph nodes (it faces increased inflammation)
  • Do iodine grid
  • Sunbathe

Signs of serious illness:

  • One of the lymph nodes is significantly different from each other in size
  • Enlarge all nodes on the body (inguinal, axillary, occipital, cervical)
  • The cause of swollen lymph nodes - not cold
  • Inflamed lymph node is 2 weeks after finding and eliminating the causes of infection

Do not get carried away with self - it can be very dangerous. If you find yourself in the above symptoms, it is a serious reason to see a doctor.

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