When is a lymph node considered swollen, how big does it have to be?
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When is a lymph node considered swollen, how big does it have to be?
Im asking because i have a very slight bump behind my ear, and nothing behind the other ear. it is very slightly raised and defenatly less than a centimeter, closer to half a centimeter wide. but its not raised up very much at all. Is this enough for
Im asking because i have a very slight bump behind my ear, and nothing behind the other ear. it is very slightly raised and defenatly less than a centimeter, closer to half a centimeter wide. but its not raised up very much at all. Is this enough for concern? not about cancer but that there is an infection or possibly HIV? I didnt notice it until i searched my body for swollen nodes. I have read that a normal range for a unswollen lymph node is up to 3cm, but i couldnt imagine having a 3cm lump behind my ear and not being concerned.
Best answer:
Lymph nodes often swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, infection, or tumor develops in or near the lymph node. Which lymph nodes are swollen can help identify the problem.
The glands on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat. Glands can also swell following an injury, such as a cut or bite, near the gland or when a tumor or infection occurs in the mouth, head, or neck.
Treatment for swollen glands focuses on treating the underlying cause. For example, a bacterial infection may be treated with antibiotics, while a viral infection often goes away on its own. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy may be done to confirm the diagnosis.
Any swollen lymph nodes that don
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