what is swollen lympnodes under the armpit?
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Well, you already said it, swollen lymph nodes under the armpit. What is your question ?
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If it's not painful or accompanied by other symptoms, sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing, etc., then it indicates nothing. My son has a hard lymph node behind his right ear, it came up when he was about 1 year old, he's now 22 and still has the same hard lymph node. His is actually visible, about the size of a pea.
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The most common reason for swollen lymph glands is infection.  But they can also be caused by Immune or auto-immune disorders, and cancer such as Hodgkins disease or non-Hodgkins lymphoma.\nYou didn't say where you felt your swollen lymph node, and that could make a difference.\nIf you continue to be concerned ask your physician about these possible tests:  Liver function tests, kindey function tests, cbc with differential, lymph-node biopsy, chest x-ray, and liver-spleen scan.\nIf your physician isn't answering your questions or you have doubts about your health care.  I would possibly get a second opinion on the matter.
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Anytime you are fighting illness, infection or are compromised in any way, your lymph nodes swell. Guess what your tonsils are...You guessed it lymph tissue. If you have frequent strep throat, sore throat or severely enlarged tonsils, you may need them removed. Note this is not an easy surgery and you do need your lymph nodes, but sometimes they've just gotta go. Ask to get referred to an ear nose and throat specialist.
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**Follow up: the lymphatic vessels of the testes terminate in the lateral and preaortic sets of lumbar nodes. Source: Gray's Anatomy.\n\nThe lymph nodes in the groin or inguinal region drain the penis and testicles.\n\nIf you have swelling in any area that you suspect is a lymph node, you should have a physician check it immediately. There are a variety of infections that can cause a lymph node to swell, but this could also be a symptom of lymphoma - cancer of the lymph nodes. \n\nGood luck - it isn't fun to have a lump near the "boys".
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Please schedule an appointment to go to your doctor immediately. No one here, myself included, is qualified to give you an answer. I had a similar problem (in the armpit as well), and it turned out to be a cyst the size of a gumball. It was removed under local anesthetic. My arm was sore for a day or two, and then I was fine. However, I am not implying you have a cyst in your's as well. What I am suggesting is you make a doctor's appt. first thing tomorrow morning.
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Where exactly under the tounge is it swallon. What does it look like under there; color, are there any sores or lesions. For the basic's, maybe you are allergic to something and it irratated the muscles, nerves, and or lymph nodes under there. Is everything else on/around your face and or body seem to be ok?
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You can develop swollen glands from infections, allergic reactions, cancer etc.  It is something your doctor should diagnose if you are concerned.  It also depends on where it is located on your body.  You have glands through out your body, for example in your arm pits, groin, neck to name a few.  Go have it checked if it continues to be bothersome, and it will ease your mind.
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I don't usually use Wikipedia but it's got a great article on what exactly those things are!\n\nSee below:\n\nLymph nodes, also incorrectly called "Lymph glands" (they do not secrete anything and are therefore not glands), are components of the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes act as filters, with an internal honeycomb of connective tissue filled with lymphocytes that collect and destroy bacteria and viruses. When the body is fighting an infection, these lymphocytes multiply rapidly and produce a characteristic swelling of the lymph nodes. Humans have approximately 500-600 lymph nodes. Clusters of lymph nodes are found in the underarms, groin, neck, chest, and abdomen.\n\nFor more see: \n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymph_node
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inner thighs. Or below the armpits on the inside of the arm.
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Lymph nodes are any of numerous oval bodies, distributed throughout the lymphatic system, that produce and house lymphocytes (white blood cells formed in lymphatic tissue) and filter microorganisms and other particles from lymph. \nThey are a defense mechanism of the body against infection and disease.
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could be an infected hair follicle.  Not serious, just painful\n\ncould be an enlarged lymph node.  indicating infection "draining" from somewheere nearby.  Could be serious.\n\nCould be something else\n\nYou'd need to see a healthcare practitioner for an accurate answer to your question.
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It sounds like an inflamed lymph node, nothing serious. Lymph nodes are the body's way of saying you have an infection somewhere near that area. Yes, go to the doctor.
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These are lymph nodes.  The lymphatic system is a waste removal system for your body.  It removes 10% of the waste produced by your body.  The veins remove the other 90%.  The lymph nodes hold toxins until the body is ready to process and dispose of it.  It is part of your immune system.  When the nodes in your neck swell it means they are holding onto waste.  It usually happens when you are dealing with illness in the head and throat, like a cold, strep throat or even a cold sore.  There is a form of manual drainage that can help your lymphatic system flush these toxins and boost your immune system.
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome can cause swelling of the hands at night.  This is a condition of the neck, shoulder, and upper chest that causes compression of the neurovascular bundle (artery, vein, lymphatics and nerves) as they pass through the neck and shoulder and into the arm.  It is usually the result of a significant 'whiplash' (technically called a Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration injury).  \nThere can be other causes of hand swelling, but this is fairly common and usually overlooked by healthcare professionals.\nGood luck.
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Many times, when I do an ultrasound on a lump behind the ear lobe, it ends up being a lymph node.  Lymph nodes can get enlarged when they are doing their job and fighting an infection.  Some people even get swollen lymph nodes after having their teeth cleaned.  Here is what experts say:\n\nThe lymph system is present throughout the body. Common areas where the lymph nodes can be felt (palpable nodes) include behind the ear.  Swelling might occur even if the infection is trivial or not apparent. Soreness in lymph glands usually disappears in a couple of days without treatment. If the glands are painful, it is because of the rapid swelling of the gland in the early stages of fighting the infection. It takes much longer for the gland to return to normal size than to swell, so be patient.  http://www.shands.org/health/information/article/003097.htm\n\nIt is very easy to have a doctor order an ultrasound for you.  Lymph nodes, as well as other solid or cystic masses, can easily be seen in this area.
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Hodgkin's disease, sometimes called Hodgkin's lymphoma, is a cancer that starts in lymphatic tissue. Lymphatic tissue includes the lymph nodes and related organs that are part of the body's immune and blood-forming systems. The lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs found underneath the skin in the neck, underarm, and groin. They are also found in many other places in the body such as inside the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. \n\nLymph nodes make and store infection-fighting white blood cells, called lymphocytes. They are connected throughout the body by lymph vessels (narrow tubes similar to blood vessels). These lymph vessels carry a colorless, watery fluid (lymphatic fluid) that contains lymphocytes. Eventually the lymphatic fluid is emptied into the blood vessels in the left upper chest. \n\nOther components of the lymphatic system include the spleen, the bone marrow, and the thymus. The spleen is an organ in the left side of the upper abdomen that is composed primarily of mature and immature lymphocytes. It removes old cells and other debris from the blood. The bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside the bones that creates new red and white blood cells including lymphocytes. The thymus is a small organ in the chest that is important in developing a special lymphocyte called a T cell. \n\nBecause lymphatic tissue is present in many parts of the body, Hodgkin's disease can start almost anywhere, but most often starts in lymph nodes in the upper part of the body. The most common sites are in the chest, neck, or under the arms. Hodgkin's disease enlarges the lymphatic tissue, which can then cause pressure on important structures. It can spread through the lymphatic vessels to other lymph nodes. This is the major way it spreads. Most Hodgkin's disease spreads to nearby lymph node sites in the body, not distant ones. It rarely gets into the blood vessels and can spread to almost any other site in the body, including the liver and lungs. \n\nLymph nodes enlarge for many reasaons. Although Hodgkin's disease is one cause, enlarged lymph nodes are more commonly a result of the body fighting an infection. Your doctor can help determine the cause. \n\nHodgkin's disease is a malignant lymphoma (cancer of lymphatic tissue). There are two kinds of lymphomas: Hodgkin's disease (named after Dr. Thomas Hodgkin who first recognized it in 1832) and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. For information on non-Hodgkin's lymphomas see the document "Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas". \n\nThe cancer cells in Hodgkin's disease are called Reed-Sternberg cells, after the two doctors who first described them in detail. Under a microscope they look different from cells of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas and other cancers. Most scientists now believe that Reed-Sternberg cells are a type of malignant B lymphocyte. Normal B lymphocytes are the cells that make antibodies that help fight infections. \n\nDoctors have given names to different types and subtypes of Hodgkin's disease. The two main types are classical Hodgkin's disease (which has several subtypes) and nodular predominant Hodgkin's disease. \n\n\nClassical Hodgkin's disease:\n\n\nLymphocyte predominance \nNodular sclerosis \nMixed cellularity \nLymphocyte depletion \nUnclassified. \nNodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin's disease\n\n\nAll of these types are malignant because as they grow, they may compress, invade, destroy normal tissue and spread to other tissues. There is no benign (noncancerous) form of Hodgkin's disease