Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hodgkin’s lymphoma
…spread to nearby lymphnodes and later may spread to the lungs, liver, or bone marrow. The cause is not known. Hodgkin's lymphoma is most common among people 15 to 35 and 50 to 70 years old. Symptoms * Painless swelling of the lymphnodes in the neck, armpits, or groin (swollen glands) * Fatigue *… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes | groin pain | swollen groin
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Lymphadenitis and lymphangitis
…Symptoms LYMPHADENITIS * lymphnodes may be swollen, tender, and hard * lymphnodes feel smooth or irregular to touch, or soft and "rubbery" if an abscess has formed * the skin over a node may be reddened and hot LYMPHANGITIS * red streaks from infected area to the armpit or groin * may be faint or obvious… related searches:armpit | swollen groin | swollen lymph nodes
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
…include: * Swollenlymphnodes in the neck, underarms, groin, or other areas (may occur as an armpit lump) * Fever * Excessive sweating with night sweats * Unintentional weight loss * Severe itchiness Coughing or shortness of breath may occur if the cancer affects the thymus gland or lymphnodes in the chest… related searches:armpit lump | swollen neck lymph nodes | armpit
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Urethritis
…and scrotum. A digital rectal exam will also be performed. The physical exam may reveal tender and enlarged lymphnodes in the groin area, discharge from the penis, or a tender and swollen penis. For women, areas to be examined include the abdominal and pelvic exams. The health care provider will check… related searches:swollen groin
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Syphilis - secondary
…genitalia or skin folds called condylomata lata. During secondary syphilis, additional symptoms such as fever, malaise, loss of appetite, and swollenlymphnodes may also be noted. This stage is the most contagious stage of syphilis. While it usually resolves within weeks, in some cases it may last up… related searches:swollen groin
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Plague
…exposure to the bacteria. * Sudden onset of high fever * The classic sign is a smooth, painful swelling of a lymph gland(s), called a buboe. The most common area is the groin, but swollen glands may also occur in the armpits or neck. Pain may occur in the area before the swelling. * Chills * General… related searches:swollen lymph nodes | swollen neck lymph nodes | swollen groin
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Lymphatic system
…an important part of the immune system. When people refer to swollen glands in the neck, they are usually referring to swollenlymphnodes. Common areas where lymphnodes can be easily felt, especially if they are enlarged, are: the groin, armpits (axilla), above the clavicle (supraclavicular), in the… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes | armpit | swollen neck
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Tick bite
…Watch for the symptoms of these diseases in the weeks following a tick bite -- muscle or joint aches, stiff neck, headache, weakness, fever, swollenlymphnodes, and other flu-like symptoms. Watch for a red spot or rash starting at the location of the bite. The tick itself can cause tick paralysis. Symptoms… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes | swollen groin | armpit rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Epididymitis
…semen * Groin pain Exams and Tests Physical examination shows a red, tender, and sometimes swollen mass on the affected hemi-scrotum. Tenderness is usually localized to a small area of the testicle where the epididymitis is attached. Enlarged lymphnodes in the groin area (inguinal nodes) may be present… related searches:swollen lymph nodes
