Lymph node swellings can be felt in the groin, in the neck and in the armpit. Less common areas where a lymph node swelling can be felt include the front of the elbow and behind the knee. Causes of lymph node swellings include infection, inflammation and cancer.
The person will usually complain of a lump or a cluster of lumps felt beneath the skin. The lump may be tender to touch or it may be painless. The doctor will take a detailed history from you. He will also ask if you have been experiencing symptoms like fever, night sweats and lethargy. The doctor will also examine you, and if he determines the lump to be a lymph node swelling, he will examine the areas around the lymph node, looking for cuts, ulcers or an abnormal mole.
The doctor may also examine areas where lymph nodes can be found, such as the neck, armpits and groins. He may also examine the abdomen. This is to establish if the person has a generalized lymph node swelling or just a localized lymph node swelling.
Lymph node swelling that occurs because of an infection is usually obvious, e.g. sore throat, running nose, or a bad cut or wound over the arm or leg. In such cases, the lymph node swelling is usually tender to touch. Once the infection subsides, the lymph node swelling will usually resolve by itself.
However, you should seek medical advice when the swelling is noted to be persistent, when there are multiple swellings or if there is more than one area affected, or when other swellings, lumps or ulcers are noted elsewhere in the body. You should also seek medical advice if you have a persistent fever, or a general feeling of being unwell for more than a few weeks.
Treatment of lymph node swelling due to an acute infection is usually with antibiotics or medication to relieve symptoms. If there is a suspicion of a cancer, further investigations may need to be done to determine the nature of the cancer. The doctor will need to determine if the cancer is arising from the lymph node itself (lymphoma), or if the lymph node represents spread of cancer from somewhere else. Occasionally, a biopsy may need to be performed.
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Nexus Surgical clinics at Mt Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Parkway East Medical Centre and Mt Alvernia Medical Centre will be closed on 28 January 2025 for Lunar New Year celebrations, while our clinic at Mt Elizabeth Orchard Medical Centre remains open from 0900-1300 hours on 28 January 2025.
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Nexus Surgical will be away from 17 to 20 October 2024 for our Annual Company Retreat. The aim of our retreat is to review and to recharge, so that we may serve you better.
Our clinics at Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Mount Elizabeth Novena, Mount Alvernia and Parkway East hospitals will therefore be closed during this period. In the meantime, if you require any urgent assistance, kindly contact us through our Answering Service at +65 6333 5550.
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