Lymph nodes are one of the parts of the lymphatic system, designed to cleanse and protect the body from harmful effects. Therefore, there is nothing surprising in the fact that with any inflammatory or tumor process, they instantly become inflamed. However, it happens that the lymph nodes on the neck become inflamed on their own, which can pose a serious threat to human health.
Another name for this disease is lymphadenitis. In addition to the enlargement and soreness of the lymph nodes, it can manifest itself with symptoms such as chills, fever, pain, not only in the area of inflammation, but also in other parts of the body. In order to start treatment, it is important to find out the reasons for this.
It is believed that if the lymph nodes in the neck are enlarged and sore , this can be an indicator of infectious diseases of organs close to them, for example, the oral cavity or throat. A change in the size of these nodes is most often the first sign that the body has begun resistance to the disease. If such unpleasant sensations as tingling and pain additionally arise, then the lymph nodes themselves could be damaged. At the same time, it is not recommended to warm them, massage or press on painful places.
First of all, with such a nuisance, you need to see a doctor, since only thanks to the results of the analysis and professional examination, you can find out the real cause of lymphadenitis and begin its treatment. However, medicines can be combined with traditional medicine, in which case the recovery process can become much faster.
An effective remedy is the plant celandine. It is crushed and filled with alcohol. In the resulting tincture, gauze is moistened and compresses are made at night on the lymph nodes in the neck. The following broth also helps. In equal quantities are taken blackberry leaves, wheatgrass roots, buds, birch leaves and green stalks of rye. Everything is mixed, poured with boiling water, insisted for a while, and then taken orally.
Fresh beet and carrot juice is useful during treatment, and more than 100 grams per day should not be drunk. Vitamin C will help the body fight the infection and recover faster after the disease, so you should increase its daily intake.
To cure purulent lymph nodes in the neck, the doctor prescribes antibiotics. In some cases, surgery may be necessary. This is another reason for the obligatory timely appeal to a specialist. The appearance of lymphadenitis with acute respiratory viral infections or colds should not cause any special feelings, as this is a consequence of the disease. After the disease has passed, the nodes should also return to normal and return to their original size.
The reason that the lymph nodes in the neck can become inflamed can even be “normal” caries. At the same time, pain in the tooth is not always felt, and lymphadenitis is caused by bacteria that are firmly established at the site of the disease and gradually spread throughout the body.
Many parents begin to panic, noticing that the lymph nodes in the neck of the child are enlarged. In this case, the reasons may be the same as in adults. If there are no concomitant symptoms, then this factor may indicate the intensified work of one of the nodes. In the event that the child’s lymph nodes continue to grow and hurt, it is recommended that you immediately see a pediatrician who can elicit the cause of this.
I must say that only following all the recommendations of a specialist and comprehensive treatment of both infection and lymphadenitis can give the expected result. In order to avoid this problem, it is necessary to carry out timely prophylaxis of infectious diseases, increase the body's immunity.