#Sore lymph node back of neck skin#

While the symptoms are unlikely to be caused by Hodgkin lymphoma, it is best to get them checked out. See a GP if you have symptoms of Hodgkin lymphoma, particularly if you have persistently swollen glands with no other signs of infection. Sometimes, people with Hodgkin lymphoma have pain in their lymph glands when they drink alcohol.

#Sore lymph node back of neck skin#

excessive bleeding – such as nosebleeds, heavy periods and spots of blood under the skin.

For example, if the abdomen (tummy) is affected, you may have abdominal pain or indigestionĪ few people with lymphoma have abnormal cells in their bone marrow when they're diagnosed. Other symptoms will depend on where in the body the enlarged lymph glands are.

persistent itching of the skin all over the body.

Advanced practice nurses and other health care providers. See the figure illustrating the location of lymph nodes in the head and neck in the Head and Neck Basic Concepts section earlier in this chapter. Lymph nodes, if palpable, should be round and movable and should not be enlarged or tender.

a persistent cough or feeling of breathlessness Palpate the neck for masses and tenderness.

Some people with Hodgkin lymphoma also have other more general symptoms. However, it's highly unlikely that you have Hodgkin lymphoma if you have swollen lymph nodes, as these glands often swell as a response to infection. They contain white blood cells that help to fight infection. My doctor said It was just reactive or shoty lymph. I have swollen lymph nodes about 1-2 cm all over my body with no symptoms, (for 1 year now) and everything proved to be okay.

Advice (TW - lymphatic) If you have anxiety over one or more swollen lymph nodes, then you’ve come to the right place. Lymph nodes are pea-sized lumps of tissue found throughout the body. For example, swollen salivary glands including the parotid gland, though situated in the lower mouth/jaw, can look like a neck lump depending on the extent of. A message for people with swollen lymph nodes.

The swelling is caused by an excess of affected lymphocytes (white blood cells) collecting in a lymph node (also called lymph glands). The swelling is usually painless, although some people find that it aches.

The most common symptom of Hodgkin lymphoma is a swelling in the neck, armpit or groin.