The last time you visited your doctor for a sore throat, they may have felt for potential inflammation in your neck. That’s because infections often cause swollen lymph nodes (medically known as ...

A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these bean-shaped clusters of immune cells in your neck, armpit, or groin puffs up, it’s typically an indication ...

World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2025 highlights the importance of recognizing early warning signs of lymphoma such as swollen ...

Cancer that starts in the lymph nodes is lymphoma. Cancer may also spread from other areas of the body to various lymph nodes, including the neck. Swollen lymph nodes are usually due to a cause other ...

For many people, Tuberculosis (TB) only infects adults. A cough in a child or a hunch back in a child cannot be suggestive of TB. When it comes to children, even if the cough is persistent, it must be ...

The lymphatic system, often overlooked, is vital for detoxification, fluid balance, and immunity. When sluggish, it manifests as persistent swelling, digestive issues, skin problems, and frequent ...

Follicular lymphoma tends to grow slowly and often doesn’t cause symptoms in its early stages. Swollen lymph nodes — typically in your armpits, neck, groin, and thighs — are usually the first symptom.

Armpit pain is a common complaint that can have many causes, from mild muscle injuries to swollen lymph nodes and severe skin infections. In most cases, armpit pain isn't a reason to worry, but it can ...

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When Nina Berlingeri, then 28, spotted a lump on the right side of her neck in December 2020, she thought a recent illness caused an inflamed lymph node. “I actually dismissed that, unfortunately ...

The 17-year-old was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma earlier this year “It was just a little lump ... It was very hard because it was like everything changed literally overnight," Mikaila told ...