Other names: swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Lymph (lymph) nodes are basically filters through which sap flows (lymph). They are concentrated white blood cells that control fluid flow. When present in the sap of some foreign particles such as bacteria, nodes respond by increasing, because white blood cells fighting infection begin to proliferate.
As enlarged nodes are referred to, those which have an average of more than 1 cm below the chin and groin lymph nodes are normal to 1.5cm. In lean individuals as we grope as normal lymph nodes in the neck, armpits and groin.
Enlarged lymph nodes may be in response to inflammation or tumor in the area of infectious diseases or may be caused by leukemia or lymphoma. Different groups of nodes always drained by a certain area of the body.
Cervical lymph nodes drained by the head and neck. Most often are enlarged submandibular lymph nodes to which lymph coming from the oral cavity and the tongue and the salivary glands are enlarged, for example, angina.
Diseases for which the typical enlargement of cervical lymph nodes is also infectious mononucleosis who also has signs such as angina.
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that can occur without any symptoms, but can also occur such as enlargement of cervical lymph nodes. Toxoplasmosis can get infected after eating undercooked meat is dangerous for pregnant women and for people with impaired immunity.
Enlarged cervical lymph nodes in the neck may also show severe systemic diseases, therefore, should be seen by a doctor.
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