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The nodes appear warm, red and are tender to touch. This type of lymph node swelling is usually painful. Infections are the commonest cause of swollen lymph nodes. Infections, such as boils, abscesses or skin infections can cause swelling in the linked lymph node.įor example, if there is a major infection of the hand, there may be swollen glands at the armpit. There are some common conditions that lead to swollen lymph nodes, these include infections, cancer and other diseases.
Sides of the neck, back of the scalp and behind the earsĬommon conditions that lead to swollen lymph nodes.
In children a node is considered enlarged if it is more than 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) in diameter. This may mean swelling of one or more lymph nodes. Why do lymph nodes swell?īecause lymph nodes play an important part in fighting infections, in case of an infection they may swell. that the lymph brings from the tissues of the body. These act as filters to remove the germs, infections, toxins etc. These are an important part of the immune system. There are nearly 600 to 700 of these bean shaped glands that lie like bulbs at certain junctions of the lymphatic channels. Lymph nodes are present throughout the body. Ananya Mandal, MD Reviewed by April Cashin-Garbutt, MA (Editor)