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Symptom: Swollen lymph nodes
Introduction: Swollen lymph nodes
The lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system that is part of the immune system. Lymph nodes often swell in response to infection or disease. Sometimes this is somewhat inaccurately called "swollen glands" (lymph nodes are not glands; they do not secrete anything). The most common locations of lymph node swelling are in the neck, groin and underarm, though many other locations are possible.
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Causes of Swollen lymph nodes:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Swollen lymph nodes.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Numerous conditions and infections can cause swollen lymph nodes including:
- Common cold
- Infections
- Viruses
- Mononucleosis
- Tonsilitis
- Lymphoma
- Hodgkin's disease
- Leukemia
- Tuberculosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Toxoplasmosis
- Secondary syphilis
- Yaws
- Cat scratch fever
- Lymphatic obstruction
- Causes of swollen neck glands include:
See full list of 308 causes of Swollen lymph nodes
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Causes of Types of Swollen lymph nodes:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Swollen lymph nodes:
- Swollen glands (304 causes)
- Swollen neck lymph nodes (58 causes)
- Swollen lymph glands (42 causes)
- Enlarged lymph nodes (86 causes)
- Lymphadenopathy (189 causes)
- Swollen neck lymph nodes (58 causes)
- Lymphedema (38 causes)
- Generalised lymphadenopathy (18 causes)
- Cervical lymphadenopathy (38 causes)
- Lymphatic oedema (6 causes)
- Lymphoedema (41 causes)
See full list of 35 types for Swollen lymph nodes
Swollen lymph nodes: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Swollen lymph nodes, 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
- Swollen lymph nodes and Swollen glands (287 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Swelling symptoms (284 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Lymph symptoms (280 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Pain (175 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Nerve symptoms (173 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Sensations (171 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Fever (170 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Temperature symptoms (170 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Skin symptoms (148 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Head symptoms (140 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Muscle weakness (134 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Digestive symptoms (133 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Swollen spleen (125 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Fatigue (122 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Liver problems (121 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Liver symptoms (121 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Skin problems (121 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Enlarged liver (115 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Muscle symptoms (114 causes)
- Swollen lymph nodes and Spleen symptoms (114 causes)
See full list of 1345 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Swollen lymph nodes
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Swelling symptoms (2077 causes)
- Lymph symptoms (312 causes)
- Swollen glands (304 causes)
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Swollen lymph nodes
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Swollen lymph nodes:
- Lymph symptoms (312 causes)
- Swelling (2077 causes)
- Neck swelling (97 causes)
- Neck lump (73 causes)
- Neck symptoms (478 causes)
- Groin swelling (34 causes)
- Groin symptoms (38 causes)
- Underarm swelling
- Underarm symptoms (38 causes)
- Edema (156 causes)
- Infection (225 causes)
- Lymph node symptoms (312 causes)
- Swollen neck lymph nodes (58 causes)
- Swollen underarm lymph nodes
Diagnostic Guides for Swollen lymph nodes
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Stories from Users for Swollen lymph nodes
Real-life user stories relating to Swollen lymph nodes:
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Detailed list of causes of Swollen lymph nodes
The list below shows some of the causes of Swollen lymph nodes 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
See full list of 308 causes of Swollen lymph nodes
How Common are these Causes of Swollen lymph nodes?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Swollen lymph nodes. Of the 308 causes of Swollen lymph nodes that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 4 causes are "very common" diseases
- 3 causes are "common" diseases
- 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1 causes are "rare" diseases
- 31 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 273 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 308
causes of Swollen lymph nodes
Conditions listing symptoms: Swollen lymph nodes:
The following list of conditions have 'Swollen lymph nodes' 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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Conditions listing complications: Swollen lymph nodes:
The following list of conditions have 'Swollen lymph nodes' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. 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 Swollen lymph nodes Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Swollen lymph nodes based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Swollen lymph nodes?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Swollen lymph nodes, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- Infectious diseases specialist
- Oncologist
Classifications of Swollen lymph nodes:
Subtypes of Swollen lymph nodes:
Swollen glands (289 causes), Swollen neck lymph nodes (30 causes), Swollen lymph glands (41 causes), Enlarged lymph nodes (86 causes), Lymphadenopathy (53 causes), Swollen neck lymph nodes (30 causes), Lymphedema (23 causes), Generalised lymphadenopathy (1 cause), Cervical lymphadenopathy (3 causes), Lymphatic oedema, Lymphoedema (19 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Swollen lymph nodes:
Swelling symptoms (2009 causes), Lymph symptoms (303 causes), Swollen glands (289 causes)
Symptoms related to Swollen lymph nodes:
Lymph symptoms (303 causes), Swelling (2009 causes), Neck swelling (62 causes), Neck lump (40 causes), Neck symptoms (476 causes), Groin swelling (13 causes), Groin symptoms (38 causes), Underarm swelling, Underarm symptoms (38 causes), Edema (96 causes), Infection (171 causes), Lymph node symptoms (303 causes), Swollen neck lymph nodes (30 causes), Swollen underarm lymph nodes
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