Swollen lymph nodes

               Swollen lymph nodes usually occur as a result of exposure to bacteria or viruses. When swollen lymph nodes are caused by an infection, this is known as lymphadenitis.  Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer.

                Common areas for swollen lymph nodes include neck, under chin, armpits and groin. In some cases, the passage of time and warm compresses may be all you need to treat swollen lymph nodes. Treatment for lymphadenitis depends on the cause.  Symptom such as: Tender and painful lymph nodes, sore throat, fever and other indications of an upper respiratory infection and night sweats. The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is an infection, particularly a viral infection, such as the common cold. However, there are other types of infections, including parasitic and bacterial.

 common infection

• Strep throat
• Measles
• Ear infections
• Infected tooth
• Mononucleosis
• Skin or wound infections, such as cellulitis or erysipelas
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) — AIDS