The main symptoms of lymphadenitis are enlarged lymph nodes due to their inflammation. This disease is found in both children and adults.
Lymphadenitis in children, the symptoms are slightly different than in adults, which is due to the peculiarity of the lymphatic system of the child. The disease is caused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi and other microorganisms that enter the systemic circulation into the lymph node. Let's look at the features of the course of chronic and acute forms of this disease.
Lymphadenitis: symptoms, treatment and forms
The cause of the disease is infection in one form or another. Bacteria can enter the lymph node with lymph flow from infected tissues and organs.
Symptoms of lymphadenitis, when it proceeds in an acute form, are as follows: painful seals are felt in the lymph nodes, a person feels malaise and weakness. The disease progresses rapidly and inflammation intensifies. The soreness of the lymph nodes becomes stronger, the temperature rises, the skin in the places of swelling turns red. Several nodes can be combined into one, the formation of an abscess is not excluded. However, the signs may be much less noticeable.
Symptoms of chronic lymphadenitis occurring often after an inflammatory process (acute tonsillitis, pharyngitis, gum or tooth disease). Treatment should be aimed at combating the root cause. If the focus of inflammation is not treated, then exposure to the
inflamed lymph node will not lead to anything. Perhaps the oral cavity needs rehabilitation or the focus of infection is in a hard-to-reach place. Need a consultation at the same time several experts.
Symptoms of lymphadenitis can not be ignored. Diseases, the presence of which are indicated by inflamed lymph nodes, require the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, subject to the proper level of sensitivity to them. In addition, general strengthening and antihistamines should be included in the course of treatment.
Physiotherapeutic procedures (electrophoresis,
UHF therapy, paraffin therapy) have a good effect
. If lymphadenitis has started and an abscess has formed, surgical intervention may be required. An increase in the immunological
reactivity of the body is a very important factor if this disease has become chronic and often recurs.
Folk methods
Do not replace them with a treatment course prescribed by a specialist. However, in some cases, folk remedies can provide significant support to a weakened body. Especially when they help raise the mood of the patient, because older people are often very depressed by inpatient treatment, and various kinds of folk methods inspire hope for recovery. In addition, they are often very pleasant. For example, you can prepare a collection of capsicum, mint (pepper and green) and hawthorn. A tablespoon of the mixture is poured with a glass of boiling water and insisted for a while. After thorough straining, they drink eighty grams in the morning and evening. This collection, in addition to the disinfecting effect, also has sedative properties. You can apply compresses from herbs. For example, from the steamed roots of a cornflower.