lymph nodes

LegacyUser

hi,
Tonight i found a lump on my neck which after some research i think its either an anterior or posterior cervical lymph node its pretty small and hard/ not very movable im slightly worried as i read malignant lymph nodes tend to be nontender, hard and may become immobile.

i also read they may be symptoms of Tuberculosis, lymphoma, head and neck malignancy it wasnt sore but from feeling it for a while it was sore for a while.

so im a bit worried about it.


would it be worth going to see a doctor or am i overreacting?

(im 16 by the way)

tallaght01

mate, try not to panic. Lymph nodes should always be checked out by a doctor, but most of the time they're nothing to worry about. I've been to my GP a few times with them when I was about your age, and got meself into a bit of a stress worrying about them, after I'd read about the same stuff you did. They were just harmless though. But it's important to see your GP, as a good doc will sort you out and arange for the tests, if any are needed. Just don't sit round worrying about it, when a trip to your GP could put your mind at ease.

Hope all goes well. Let us know how you get on.

BanzaiBk

See your GP. Trust me, you are better off not self diagnosing yourself using the internet as it scares you too much.

abdrew

worrieddude123 wrote: »

hi,
Tonight i found a lump on my neck which after some research i think its either an anterior or posterior cervical lymph node its pretty small and hard/ not very movable im slightly worried as i read malignant lymph nodes tend to be nontender, hard and may become immobile.

i also read they may be symptoms of Tuberculosis, lymphoma, head and neck malignancy it wasnt sore but from feeling it for a while it was sore for a while.

so im a bit worried about it.


would it be worth going to see a doctor or am i overreacting?

(im 16 by the way)

My wife has this now. This is something that you must take seriously as it can be an indicator of cancer. Keep checking with other doctors. You cannot ignore it.

I am sorry to edit this again but you should also have your gi track examined for growths. You are the right age to have this done. Have the doctor check your blood as well for enemia which can be an indicator of internal bleeding. I am not a doctor but my wife is not well and I hope that this helps you. Check websites for The National Cancer Society for more information but do not ignore your doctor visit. If you are in Houston, TX then send me your e-mail and I will refer you to our doctor who I feel is very good. Best wishes.

One more note: all of you women from this age and men should be screened for polyps in your colon. They can be easily removed if caught early enough but can lead to cancer.

LegacyUser

My Son has just been to the doctors office and he has informed him that he has swollen lumph nodes...

I read your post and i was wondering if you would be so kind as to email me or give me a call... i am looking for a specialist in this field...


I live in sugar land, TX....

Thanks

The_Conductor

BlancaCooper- I've removed your details from the post. If you would like people to contact you please register and use the PM facility (or e-mail from profile). This is to stop needless spamming of your e-mail and phone.

Cheers,

Shane

tbh

Hi Blanca -

We do not allow posters to post personal info such as phone numbers, email addys etc. Can I suggest that you create an account (it's free!) and you can invite people to contact you using the private message system (PM).

Also, just to point out that this is an Irish website, so the vast majority (tho not all) of posters are in Ireland.

if you've any questions, give me a shout (via pm )

cheers,
tbh.

tbh

myself and shane sitting on reported posts today

kangaroo

BlancaCooper wrote: »

My Son has just been to the doctors office and he has informed him that he has swollen lumph nodes...

I read your post and i was wondering if you would be so kind as to email me or give me a call... i am looking for a specialist in this field...


I live in sugar land, TX....

Thanks

Swollen lymph nodes can be part of ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

I'm appending a short definition below.
However the problem is that some people can satisfy the criteria and not have CFS and then some more mildly affected people may not have 4 out of the 8 symptoms and still have the condition. An abnormal response to exercise most people feel is the crucial symptom.

CFS or ME can be like a relapsing flu/fever.

Another problem is that a lot of doctors aren't on the look out for it esp. in somebody with swollen lymph nodes (they might run an EBV test but most CFS doesn't follow EBV). And a late diagnosis leads to a worse prognosis - the CDC in the US found this in one of their studies and have been spending millions on an awareness campaign.

However, wrt the OP, I don't think hard lumps are found in ME or CFS.

Best wishes to everyone.

Diagnostic Criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

1. Clinically evaluated, unexplained, persistent or relapsing chronic fatigue that is of new or definite onset (not lifelong)
2. Fatigue is not the result of ongoing exertion
3. Fatigue is not substantially alleviated by rest
4. Fatigue results in substantial reduction in previous levels of occupational, educational, social, or personal activities
Concurrent occurrence of four or more of the following symptoms, all of which must have persisted or recurred six or more consecutive months of illness and must not have pre-dated the fatigue;

1. Self-reported impairment in short-term memory or concentration severe enough to cause substantial reduction in previous levels of occupational, educational, social or personal activities
2. Sore throat
3. Tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes
4. Muscle pain
5. Multi-joint pain without joint swelling or tenderness
6. Headaches of a new type, pattern, or severity
7. Unrefreshing sleep
8. Post-exertional sleep lasting more than 24 hours

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ZYX

kangaroo wrote: »

Swollen lymph nodes can be part of ME or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

I'm appending a short definition below.
However the problem is that some people can satisfy the criteria and not have CFS and then some more mildly affected people may not have 4 out of the 8 symptoms and still have the condition. An abnormal response to exercise most people feel is the crucial symptom.

CFS or ME can be like a relapsing flu/fever.

Another problem is that a lot of doctors aren't on the look out for it esp. in somebody with swollen lymph nodes (they might run an EBV test but most CFS doesn't follow EBV). And a late diagnosis leads to a worse prognosis - the CDC in the US found this in one of their studies and have been spending millions on an awareness campaign.

However, wrt the OP, I don't think hard lumps are found in ME or CFS.

Best wishes to everyone.

Diagnostic Criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

1. Clinically evaluated, unexplained, persistent or relapsing chronic fatigue that is of new or definite onset (not lifelong)
2. Fatigue is not the result of ongoing exertion
3. Fatigue is not substantially alleviated by rest
4. Fatigue results in substantial reduction in previous levels of occupational, educational, social, or personal activities
Concurrent occurrence of four or more of the following symptoms, all of which must have persisted or recurred six or more consecutive months of illness and must not have pre-dated the fatigue;

1. Self-reported impairment in short-term memory or concentration severe enough to cause substantial reduction in previous levels of occupational, educational, social or personal activities
2. Sore throat
3. Tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes
4. Muscle pain
5. Multi-joint pain without joint swelling or tenderness
6. Headaches of a new type, pattern, or severity
7. Unrefreshing sleep
8. Post-exertional sleep lasting more than 24 hours

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Although if a child (or adult) has swollen lymph nodes it is due to a sore throat in the vast majority of cases.

kangaroo

ZYX wrote: »

Although if a child (or adult) has swollen lymph nodes it is due to a sore throat in the vast majority of cases.

It depends on the length of time with it. If it is just a short-term thing, yes.
As you can see if you look at the definition, sore throat can be part of ME/CFS.

I had sore throat for over a year (on and off) - the GP says "ugh, that's a bad sore throat" some of the time and I was given a variety of antibiotics.
However it was actually ME/CFS and overall my health deteriorated in that year and I've been severely disabled with ME/CFS ever since.

ME/CFS nearly always starts with an infection, usually a virus.