Random swollen lymph node. No reason?

Question

I have a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck. I've had it for about 2 months and it is not painful or red or anything. I have no fever or symptoms of anything else. It's just randomly swollen and I'm making myself nervous that it could be non hogekin lymphoma. I don't have health insurance and won't until July. Should I wait until July to get a biopsy? How much would it cost without insurance?

Answer 1

Is the lump growing?



If it is growing, go get in check out asap. If it's not growing, I would still reccomand getting it checked out.



How old are you? Non hodgkins affects people later in life, older adults, seniors, and middle aged people. It affects more men that woman.



Hodgkins lymphoma affects 15-35 years old, to 55+. Non hodgkins is more common than hodgkins (at least I think so).



You said your lump is painless, which is usually a sign that it could be caner. However, is it hard? Or does it feel soft? It could just be cyst too. Does it move? If it doesn't move, thats not a good sign. Normal lymph nodes, are movable, bean sized, and soft/rubbery.



Please get a biopsy as soon as possible. I don't know about the cost sorry about that.

Answer 2

Scalene Lymph Node

Answer 3

If it is just the one lymph node then you are ok. Quit playing with it as this can cause it to not go down. Give it two months to resolve, that would be about the middle of May. If it is still the same or starts to grow then make the appointment for a doctor as soon as your coverage starts and get it looked at. If in the meantime it all of a sudden grows,more nodes become palpable and swollen and you get other symptoms like a low grade fever,itching,night sweats,cough and malaise then don't wait and just go to the ER and get treated. Best Wishes

Answer 4

Scalene Nodes

Answer 5

I had one removed almost a year ago. Now another swells. My dr thinks since its random its my acid reflux thats irritating my throat then makes my lymph node swell

Answer 6

lymph nodes swell when you have infection or inflammation in body so your immune system is down get blood test but i think you should start taking immune boostin vitamins good luck relax i know if you get blood test you will feel better you are run down im a guy teen sounds like you got a good guy its nice to hear we ain't all bad ps dont read haters comments

Answer 7

marilee,

The swelling would have been caused by an infection. Lymph nodes are small clusters of cells, surrounded by a capsule. Ducts go into and out of them. The cells in lymph nodes are lymphocytes, which produce antibodies (protein particles that bind foreign substances including infectious particles) and macrophages which digest the debris. They act as the "cleaner" cells of the body. The ones most frequently enlarged or swollen are found in the neck, under the chin, in the armpits, and in the groin. Lymphatic drainage is organization into two separate and very unequal drainage areas. These are the right and left drainage areas and normally lymph does not drain across the invisible lines that separate these areas. Structures within each area carry lymph to its destination, which is to return to the circulatory system. As you have mentioned that a lymph node on the right side of your neck is swollen, I shall restrict this discussion to the right drainage area. This drains lymph from the right side of the head and neck. The right arm. Upper right quadrant of the body. Lymph from this area flows into the right lymphatic duct, which is about 1.25 cm. in length, courses along the medial border of the anterior scalene muscle at the root of the neck. This duct empties the lymph into the right subclavian vein. When lymphatic tissues or lymph nodes have been damaged, destroyed or removed, lymph cannot drain normally from the affected area. When this happens excess lymph accumulates and results in the swelling that is characteristic of lymphoedema. The treatment of lymphoedema is based on the natural structures and the flow of lymph. The affected drainage area determines the pattern of the manual lymph drainage (MLD) and for self-massage. Although lymph does not normally cross from one area to another, MLD stimulates the flow from one area to another. It also encourages the formation of new lymph drainage pathways. For MLD treatment and self-massage you should begin by stimulating the area near the terminus and the larger lymphatic vessels, moving from the shoulder side of the node in a direction towards the neck, or if on your neck, from above to below. This stimulates the flow of lymph that is already in the system and frees space for the flow of the lymph that is going to enter the capillaries during the treatment. Continue with the MLD treatment as a gentle massage technique to stimulate the movement of the excess lymph in affected tissues. The rhythmic, light strokes of MLD should provide just the right pressure to encourage this excess lymph to flow into the lymph capillaries. If you are not comfortable with this method, you would be advised to consult a qualified lymphoedema therapist or your doctor.





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