Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Neck lump
…, particularly for those who smoke or drink significant amounts of alcohol. Fortunately, most lumps in adults are not cancers. Causes SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES IN THE NECK * Bacterial * Atypical Mycobacterium (a type of bacteria) * Cat scratch disease * Other types of bacterial pharyngitis * Peritonsillar… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes | hard neck lump | lump under the skin
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Secondary hyperparathyroidism
Secondary hyperparathyroidism Definition The parathyroids are four glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH) to help control calcium use by the body. Too much production of PTH caused by increased activity of these glands is known as hyperparathyroidism. When this occurs in response…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Swollen glands
…include: * Groin * Armpit * Neck (there is a chain of lymph nodes on either side of the front of the neck, both sides of the neck, and down each side of the back of the neck) * Under the jaw and chin * Behind the ears * On the back of the head Lymph nodes can become swollen from infection, inflammatory… related searches:swollen groin lymph nodes | swollen groin | enlarged spleen lymphoma
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Goiter
…main symptom is a swollen thyroid gland. The size may range from a single small nodule to large neck lump. The swollen thyroid can put pressure on the windpipe and esophagus, which can lead to: * Breathing difficulties * Cough * Swallowing difficulties * Wheezing There may be neck vein swelling and dizziness… related searches:goiter
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Neck pain
…You have numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm or hand. * Your neck pain was caused by a fall, blow, or injury (if you cannot move your arm or hand, have someone call 911). * You have swollen glands or a lump in your neck. * Your pain does not respond to standard doses of over-the-counter pain… related searches:back neck lump
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Chronic granulomatous disease
…nodes in the neck with abscess formation is common. Risk factors include a family history of recurrent or chronic infections. The incidence of chronic granulomatous disease is about 1 in a million. Symptoms * Swollen lymph nodes in the neck; those develop early in life, and stay swollen or occur frequently… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes | enlarged spleen | impetigo
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Blockage of leg arteries
…the body. If they occur in the heart, a person may have heart pain (angina) or even a heart attack. If arteries are blocked or narrowed in the neck or the brain, a person may have a stroke. Intermittent claudication is when the blockage occurs in the legs, most commonly in the calf or the foot.… related searches:swollen groin | groin pain
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Mumps
…Scrotal swelling Exams and Tests A physical examination confirms the presence of the swollen glands. No testing is usually required. Treatment There is no specific treatment for mumps. Ice or heat packs applied to the neck area and with acetaminophen (Tylenol) may help relieve pain. Do not give aspirin to…
