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 SWOLLENLYMPHNODES IN THE NECK * Bacterial * Atypical Mycobacterium (a type of bacteria) * Cat scratch disease * Other types of bacterial pharyngitis * Peritonsillar… related searches:hard neck lump | lump under the skin | swollen neck
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 groin lymph nodes | groin pain | swollen groin
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Acute cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
…infection is caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV). The symptoms of mononucleosis syndrome with CMV include fever and fatigue. Swollenlymph glands in the neck, sore throat, and swollen spleen are less common with CMV. Up to a third of patients may have a rash. The infection is spread by saliva, urine, respiratory… related searches:enlarged spleen | enlarged liver | viral rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Burkitt lymphoma
…of Burkitt lymphoma is not linked to EBV. Burkitt lymphoma may first be noticed as a swelling of the lymphnodes (glands) in the neck, groin, below the jaw, or under the arm. These swollenlymphnodes are often painless, but can grow very rapidly. In the more common types seen in the U.S., the cancer… related searches:swollen groin lymph nodes | swollen neck | swollen lymph nodes
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Medullary carcinoma of thyroid
…of airways * Goiter * Diarrhea * Cough * Cough with blood Exams and Tests The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Lymphnodes in the neck may be swollen. Thyroid function tests are usually normal. However, an examination of the thyroid may reveal single or multiple nodules. Other tests… related searches:swollen neck
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Mononucleosis
…ill feeling (malaise), headache, and sore throat. The sore throat slowly gets worse, often with swollen tonsils covered with a whitish-yellow covering. The lymphnodes in the neck are frequently swollen and painful. A pink, measles-like rash can occur and is more likely if the patient is given ampicillin… related searches:armpit rash | viral rash | mono
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Tick bite
…and tularemia. 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… related searches:swollen groin lymph nodes | swollen groin | armpit rash
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:swollen groin lymph nodes | armpit lump | armpit
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Pharyngitis - viral
…also involves other organ systems, such as the lungs or bowel. Symptoms * Sore throat * Discomfort with swallowing * Fever * Tender, swollenlymphnodes in the neck * Joint pain or muscle aches Exams and Tests Usually a diagnosis is made by examining the throat. A throat swab culture will be negative…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Lyme disease
…clears in the center and develops a red ring around the outer perimeter. Other symptoms include muscle or joint aches, stiff neck, headache, weakness, fever, swollenlymphnodes and other flu-like symptoms. related searches:swollen lymph nodes
