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Swollen or swollen neck lymph nodes are a very common symptom and are common when we have diseases related to the throat. Not only that, some people also have swollen lymph nodes in the left neck. Is this a serious problem? What should we do when these signs appear? The following article will help people have more knowledge about this disease and have early treatment.1. What is the definition of ganglion?
The lymph node is known to be an organ closely related to the endothelium. It is responsible for the production of white blood cells called lymphocytes. In addition, the lymph nodes also produce many antibodies to help the body fight disease-causing agents from the outside environment. Usually, the size of a nut is about the size of a grain of corn. If we have some bacteria entering the body, the lymph nodes will become active and swollen to the size of an egg, which may or may not be painful.Trắc nghiệm: Thử hiểu biết của bạn về hạch bạch huyết
Hạch bạch huyết có vai trò quan trọng trong hệ miễn dịch của cơ thể. Bài trắc nghiệm dưới đây giúp bạn hiểu phần nào vai trò và chức năng của hạch bạch huyết.
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2. Swollen lymph nodes are a symptom of what disease?
To know exactly what is lymph node disease, you need to go to a hospital, a reputable medical facility for a direct examination to have an accurate conclusion. However, usually swollen lymph nodes and pain in the neck are symptoms of the following diseases:Acute pharyngitis , chronic pharyngitis and tonsillitis Blood diseases: chronic leukemia, acute leukemia,... Colon cancer Throat: people with nasopharyngeal cancer often have a one-sided swelling that may swell in the left neck lymph node accompanied by unclear but persistent pain.
Tình trạng nổi hạch cổ hay hạch cổ bị sưng là triệu chứng rất phổ biến và thường gặp khi chúng ta mắc phải những bệnh có liên quan đến vùng họng
3. Are lymph nodes in the neck dangerous?
Swollen lymph nodes are divided into two types: benign and malignant. If your swollen lymph nodes in your neck are benign, they can be easily treated. But if the lymph node is malignant, it is definitely warning that your body is in danger because of the presence of a certain cancer.
Hiện tượng nổi hạch được chia làm 2 loại: hạch lành tính và ác tính
4. How to recognize benign and malignant lymph nodes
Benign lymph nodes Many experts in the medical field have shown that each person's body usually has up to 450 lymph nodes. They can appear in many different locations: neck, groin, armpit, ... These nodes inherently contain white blood cells that play an extremely necessary role in the body's immune system.If you feel swollen lymph nodes in your neck and feel painful to the touch, you should not be too worried because this may be a sign that you have tonsils, sore throat, canker sores,...After the pathogens cause the disease If the lymph node is relieved and removed, the lymph node also shrinks and disappears. Although it is a benign area, you should also go to the hospital and clearly explain your condition to the doctor for the earliest treatment.
Malignant lymph nodes It can be said that the appearance of malignant nodes on the body is a great fear. Lymph nodes are sometimes metastases of nasopharyngeal cancers, breast cancer, lung cancer, etc. This type of lymph node usually appears for a long time. They grow singly or have multiple nodes together. When you touch it with your hands, you will find it hard and tightly adhered to the surrounding tissues, sometimes it feels painful.
People aged 40 and over, if they find swollen lymph nodes near the collarbone or in the lower part of the neck, they must go to the doctor immediately. It could be a sign of cancer.
Nổi hạch ở cổ, chạm vào thấy đau có thể là dấu hiệu bị amidan, viêm họng,...
5. How to treat swollen lymph nodes in the neck
To know what the lymph nodes are warning of, people need to be examined by a doctor and do some tests as required. If the lymph node is benign, then just using some drugs to eliminate bacteria and pathogens, the lymph node will disappear. If cancer is suspected, the doctor will use the endoscope to check and screen the lymph node areas such as: nasopharyngeal area, larynx, gastrointestinal tract...,Not only that, if you want to know the exact In fact, the doctor also has to have a bit of neck skin at the place where the lymph nodes are floating to take a little tissue for testing to have the most reasonable treatment.
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