can an upper respiratory infection cause swollen lymph nodes?
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Runny nose, sore throat, fever and other indications of an upper respiratory infection. General swelling of lymph nodes throughout your body. When this occurs, it may indicate an infection, such as HIV or mononucleosis, or an immune system disorder, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
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General swelling of lymph nodes throughout your body. When this occurs, it may indicate an infection, such as HIV or mononucleosis, or an immune system disorder, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Hard, fixed, rapidly growing nodes, indicating a possible cancer or lymphoma.
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In addition to a sore throat, a cold usually causes nasal symptoms, such as runny nose or congestion. With tonsillitis, your tonsils become swollen and may have telltale white or yellow spots.
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Neck Masses and Swollen Glands. Do you have a sore throat, headache, and fatigue? It is possible that you could have swollen lymph nodes, also called "swollen glands." Typically, if your glands are swollen, it is an indication that your body is fighting an infection or some other type of illness.
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Detecting swollen lymph nodes Swollen lymph nodes can be painful to the touch, or they can hurt when you make certain movements. Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw or on either side of the neck may hurt when you turn your head in a certain way or when you're chewing food.
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Any lymph gland in the body can be affected but the glands in the neck are usually the most prominent. They can become quite large and tender. Like other virus infections, glandular fever often causes fever (high temperatures), aches, headaches, and can make you feel quite unwell.
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In most cases, only one area of nodes swells at a time. When more than one area of lymph nodes is swollen it's called generalized lymphadenopathy. Some infections (such as strep throat and chicken pox), certain medicines, immune system diseases, and cancers like lymphoma and leukemia can cause this kind of swelling.
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Initial Symptoms of Lymphoma Painless swelling in the upper body lymph nodes, i.e., the neck, collarbone region, armpits or groin. (A swollen lymph node is normally NOT as painful as an infected lymph node, which is common and can be painful.)
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Causes of swollen glands Swollen glands are: often caused by common illnesses like colds, tonsillitis and ear or throat infections. rarely caused by anything more serious, like cancer of the blood system (leukaemia) or lymph system (lymphoma)
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Upper respiratory infections are one of the most frequent causes for a doctor visit with varying symptoms ranging from runny nose, sore throat, cough, to breathing difficulty, and lethargy.
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How Are Tonsillitis Symptoms Different From Symptoms of a Sore Throat With a Cold? In addition to a sore throat, a cold usually causes nasal symptoms, such as runny nose or congestion. With tonsillitis, your tonsils become swollen and may have telltale white or yellow spots.
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Common Causes Cervical lymphadenopathy is commonly seen in bronchitis, the common cold, ear infections, scalp infections, strep throat, tonsillitis, or any infection of the ear, nose, throat, or mouth (including dental infections). In addition to the neck, lymph nodes commonly swell in the groin and underarms.
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Swollen lymph glands in the head and neck are normally caused by illnesses such as: ear infection. the cold or flu. sinus infection.
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Usually, swollen lymph nodes aren't a reason to worry. They're simply a sign that your immune system is fighting an infection or illness. But if they're enlarged with no obvious cause, see your doctor to rule out something more serious. Swollen lymph nodes can occur in your armpits as well as in your neck and groin.
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In addition to a sore throat, a cold usually causes nasal symptoms, such as runny nose or congestion. With tonsillitis, your tonsils become swollen and may have telltale white or yellow spots. Other symptoms with tonsillitis include the following: Bad breath.
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An infection from bacteria and viruses, including HIV, can cause swelling of the lymph nodes. The swelling occurs because the infection reaches the nodes through lymph fluid. HIV most often affects lymph nodes around the neck as well as in the armpits and groin.
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If the Hodgkin lymphoma is affecting the lymph nodes in the chest, which are not typically seen or felt, the swelling can cause symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain. A chest x-ray can often show these swollen nodes in the chest.