What are the Symptoms and Treatment for Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Usually, when enlarged lymph glands are palpated, they can feel painful and tender. Some of the other symptoms that may also occur are: • Signs of infection of the upper respiratory system such as sore throat, runny nose, along with fever • Swollen lymph glands all over the body, pointing to infections like mononucleosis or HIV, disorders of the immune system, like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus • Red inflammation of the skin on the swollen lymph gland • Swelling of the limbs, indicative of the blockage of the lymph system due to a lymph node swelling, which occurs too deep beneath the skin to be felt • The rapid growth of nodes, which become fixed and hardened, indicative of a tumor, which is rare The treatment for enlarged lymph glands will be based on the cause. Generally, all you will require will be over-the-counter pain medications along with warm compresses. However, if the causes are more serious, the underlying problem will have to be treated, which a doctor will diagnose and t
