Do I Have Lymphadenitis?

Do you have lymph nodes that increase in size (a lymph node is considered enlarged if it is about one-half inch wide)?

Do you have lymph nodes that are painful and tender to touch?

Do you have lymph nodes that are soft or matted together?

Do you have hardened lymph nodes?

Do you have redness or red streaking of the skin over lymph nodes?

Do you have lymph nodes that my feel rubbery or mushy (nodes that are filled with pus - an abscess)?

Do you have fluid that drains from the nodes to the skin?

Do you have a fever?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have lymphadenitis. Lymphadenitis is a medical condition that is characterized by an infection of one or more lymph nodes. The lymph nodes (lymph glands) are a part of your immune system. They are filled with white blood cells and help your body fight infections. Infected lymph nodes are usually enlarged and painful. Lymphadenitis occurs when the infection has already started somewhere in your body. There are hundreds of lymph glands in the body, but the lymph nodes that can be felt normally are those in the groin and under the jaw and armpits.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have lymphadenitis. Lymphadenitis is a medical condition that refers to an infection of your lymph nodes. The symptoms usually include tenderness, pain, swollen and enlarged lymph nodes. Normally, the lymph nodes are small and firm. A lymph node is considered enlarged if it is about half an inch wide (1.27 centimeters). There are two types of lymphadenitis: localized (one or a few enlarged lymph nodes located near the area where the infection started) and generalized (several groups of enlarged lymph nodes in different parts of the body). A diagnosis is based on a physical examination and tests.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have lymphadenitis. Lymphadenitis is a medical condition in which your lymph nodes become inflamed and enlarged. It is the result of an infection caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Lymphadenitis must be treated promptly, because the infection can quickly spread to other lymph nodes in your body. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the infection, your age and your overall health. Treatment of lymphadenitis depends on the exact cause of the infection. It includes antibiotics, painkillers, anti-inflammatory medicines, as well as other drugs for a fungal or parasitic infection.