Increased lymph nodes, what to do

Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system and act as a filter. Moving on them, lymph freed from micro-organisms and other harmful components entering the human body. As part of these formations have various types of cells, but their main advantage - the presence of lymphocytes, infection-fighting. Swollen lymph nodes or lymphadenitis may indicate the presence of serious disease. After all, it is the body immunity, carrying out strategic work for the body. Proper treatment is possible only after the establishment of the reasons.

Lymph nodes - slight rounded formation pea size containing white blood cells. They come into contact with the blood and lymph vessels. There are lymph nodes:

at the elbows;
on the neck;
intrathoracic;
above the clavicle;
armpits;
thigh;
in the groin (iliac);
popliteal;
mesenteric and para-aortic - abdominal lymph nodes;
bronchopulmonary (located near the lungs).

Perform two main functions:

barrier - protect against various pathogenic cells unacceptable for the body. Swollen lymph nodes becomes the body's response to such penetration.
filtration - in the organ focus unnecessary substances, germs, and some of the tissue of the organism.

Any increase in the lymph nodes are the response of the immune system. There are a huge number of reasons for the increase of these bodies:

infection - the most common cause of increased lymph nodes. This state of each person carries at least once in life. Constant recurrence of inflammation - the result of chronic infections.
malignancies - malignant degeneration of cells. Usually they are, especially in the early stages, do not cause pain.
lowered immunity entails an increase in the nodes. Sometimes the process becomes chronic. Mainly it reduced immunity due to anemia, vitamin deficiency, psychological shocks, prolonged stress. System failure may indicate the presence of the patient's immune deficiency characteristic of AIDS.
disease thyroid gland, Failures in metabolism, disease connective tissue, allergy, chronic alcoholism - less frequent, but can cause pain in the lymph nodes.

First sort out the symptoms - namely, lymph node pain, or simply increased:

If the pain site, and even more so flushed, it shows that he is on the stage of inflammation. Initially inflammatory process occurs in direct contact with inflammation.
In the case of reddening of the skin in the area of \u200b\u200bthe node and pain - this means purulent fusion of lymph node with the subsequent transition to phlegmonous adenitis, requiring surgical intervention.
The increase was at one point or everywhere? Local increase indicates regional lymphadenitis. A single node may indicate an increased tumor. The global increase in lymph nodes throughout the body - a sign of a generalized bacterial or viral infection or a blood tumor.

If swollen lymph nodes occurred, immediately contact your doctor. After the initial examination, you will be sent for consultation to the necessary specialists and appoint some diagnostic measures:

general analysis of urine and blood;
blood chemistry;
serological blood tests to detect antibodies;
mantoux test;
a blood test for syphilis and HIV;
x-ray of the chest and lymph nodes stationed there;
Ultrasound of the abdomen;
in unclear diagnosis the surgeon can make a puncture or biopsy of the lymph node.

Treatment takes place in order to combat major disease, and in parallel increases immunity. At this time, it is desirable to stop any load and stick to bed rest. Medical methods would eliminate inflammation processes. Typically prescribed Medron, Deltason, Prednisolone and antibiotics complex. When pus surgeon opens and clears the wounded portion. Good effect of UHF-therapy. Also included in the complex treatment of multivitamin preparations strengthen the body, vitamin C. It should not supercool and avoid drafts. And the treatment of warm lymphadenitis required and excessive drinking.

Strong lymph nodes of the house are categorically contraindicated, without prior consultation with the doctor. Only by defining the exact causes of such a state, you can begin treatment.