Symptom: Lymph symptoms

Introduction: Lymph symptoms

Further information about Lymph symptoms is below, or review more specific information about these types of Lymph symptoms: swollen lymph nodes, lymphoma, lymphadenitis, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, Lymphangitis, Lymphatic oedema, Lymphocytosis, Lymphoedema or other types.

The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and distributes immune cells and related fluid (called lymph) throughout the body. Small nodes called lymph nodes often swell in response to infection or disease (see swollen lymph nodes), which people sometimes misleadingly call "swollen glands". The lymph system can also directly be subject to illness itself, such as in lymphoma.

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Causes of Lymph symptoms

• Acanthocytosis - enlarged lymph nodes
• Acute adult T-Cell leukemia - enlarged lymph nodes
• Acute cholinergic dysautonomia - enlarged lymph nodes
• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia - enlarged lymph nodes
• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, adult - enlarged lymph nodes

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Causes of Types of Lymph symptoms:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Lymph symptoms:

• Swollen lymph nodes (308 causes)
• Lymphoma (12 causes)
• Lymphadenitis (99 causes)
• Non-Hodgkins lymphoma (4 causes)
• Lymphangitis (9 causes)
• Lymphatic oedema (6 causes)
• Lymphocytosis (36 causes)
• Lymphoedema (41 causes)
• Cervical lymphadenopathy (38 causes)
• Enlarged lymph nodes (86 causes)
• Generalised lymphadenopathy (18 causes)
• Lymphadenopathy (189 causes)
• Lymphedema (38 causes)
• Swollen lymph glands (42 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes (58 causes)
• Swollen glands (304 causes)

See full list of 27 types for Lymph symptoms

Lymph symptoms: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Lymph symptoms, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Lymph symptoms and Swelling symptoms (286 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Swollen glands (276 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Swollen lymph nodes (276 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Pain (176 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Nerve symptoms (175 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Fever (173 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Sensations (172 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Temperature symptoms (172 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Skin symptoms (155 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Head symptoms (142 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Muscle weakness (140 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Digestive symptoms (139 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Swollen spleen (130 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Liver problems (129 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Liver symptoms (129 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Fatigue (127 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Skin problems (126 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Body symptoms (122 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Enlarged liver (121 causes)
• Lymph symptoms and Weight loss (121 causes)

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Lymph symptoms

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Lymph symptoms:

• Swollen lymph nodes (308 causes)
• Lymphedema (38 causes)
• Edema (156 causes)

Diagnostic Guides for Lymph symptoms

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Diagnostic tests for Lymph symptoms:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Lymph symptoms. Some of these are listed below :

• Physical examination
  • General inspection for pallor of the skin and conjunctiva may suggest leukemia, lymphoma or malignancy
  • Examine all lymph nodes - including epitrochlear (in front of the elbow), Axillary, cervical (neck), occipital (back of head), supraclavicular (above the collar bone), inguinal (groin) and popliteal (behind the knee). Determine if lymph node enlargement is localized to one region (e.g. in local acute or chronic infection; early lymphoma especially Hodgkin's lymphoma or metastases) or generalized (e.g. in late lymphoma; leukemia; viral bacterial or protozoal infection; rheumatoid arthritis; systemic lupus erythematosus; sarcoidosis; phenytoin).
  • Determine lymph node consistency. Hard nodes suggest cancer deposits. Soft nodes may be normal. Rubbery nodes may be due to lymphoma
  • Determine if lymph nodes are tender which would suggest infection or acute inflammation

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Lymph symptoms. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

• How long have you had the lymph symptoms? - to determine if acute or chronic.
• What lymph symptoms do you have? - e.g. swollen lymph nodes, tender lymph nodes or lymphedema (swelling especially in the subcutaneous tissues as a result of obstruction of the lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes and the accumulation of large amounts of lymph fluid in the affected area).
• If the lymph nodes are enlarged, are they focal or diffuse? - If enlarged lymph nodes are focal, should look for an infectious process in the area supplied by the respective lymph nodes.
• Medications? - Most medications may cause enlarged lymph nodes. The most notable is dilantin, but the antibiotics, aspirin, iodides and certain antihypertensive drugs can cause enlarged lymph nodes also.
• Sexual history? - may help in determining the risk of syphilis and HIV if generalized lymph nodes enlargement. If localized groin lymph node enlargement consider lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), chancroid, granuloma inguinale and herpes simplex.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Lymph symptoms) may include:

• Fever? - should consider infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever), brucellosis, dengue fever, toxoplasmosis and Still's disease. If fever is absent should consider Hodgkin's disease, chronic myeloid leukemia, polycythaemia, sarcoidosis, secondary syphilis, lymphosarcoma.
• Generalized itch? - must consider lymphoma.
• Non-pitting edema (skin is not indented when compressed) of an extremity? - would suggest lymphedema (swelling especially in the subcutaneous tissues as a result of obstruction of the lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes and the accumulation of large amounts of lymph fluid in the affected area).
• Genital ulcers or sores? - may suggest herpes simplex infection, primary or secondary syphilis, Donovanosis, Chancroid or Lymphogranuloma venereum which may all cause enlarged groin lymph nodes.
• Enlarged occipital lymph nodes (back of head)? - should consider dermatitis of the scalp, head lice, cellulitis, boil, fungal skin infection or a tick bite. However glandular fever or rubella may begin with enlargement of the occipital lymph nodes.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Lymph symptoms (23 listings)

Stories from Users for Lymph symptoms

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Lymph symptoms or relevant symptoms:

• Hematologic/Lymphatic (Blood and Lymph) (106)
  • High platelet count
  • Extreme neck pain, swollen lymph node -help
  • Swollen lymph nodes in groin
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Swollen Lymph Node for 2 1/2 months
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• Allergic/Immunologic (88)
  • Chronic hives
  • Spontaneous flushing and redness of face and body.
  • Non-stop itching, no rash
  • Swelling & itching
  • Problems with my scalp can anyone help me
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Organs affected by Lymph symptoms:

The list of organs typically affected by Lymph symptoms may include, but is not limited to:

• Lymph nodes

Detailed list of causes of Lymph symptoms

The list below shows some of the causes of Lymph symptoms mentioned in various sources:

• Acanthocytosis - enlarged lymph nodes
• Acute adult T-Cell leukemia - enlarged lymph nodes
• Acute cholinergic dysautonomia - enlarged lymph nodes
• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia - enlarged lymph nodes
• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, adult - enlarged lymph nodes

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How Common are these Causes of Lymph symptoms?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Lymph symptoms. Of the 312 causes of Lymph symptoms that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 2 causes are "very common" diseases
• 4 causes are "common" diseases
• 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 2 causes are "rare" diseases
• 32 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 275 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 312 causes of Lymph symptoms

Conditions listing symptoms: Lymph symptoms:

The following list of conditions have 'Lymph symptoms' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Lymph symptoms Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Lymph symptoms based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: