What Causes Several Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Body?

Posted on Sat, 25 Mar 2017

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Question : Every lymph node in my body is swollen. I think I may have ALCL. I been seeing doctor since 3/3/17. Onset of illness 2/26/17. I also have places on my back that I thought might have been from a misquote. One has healed but itches constant and is hard. I also have every symptom and sign of this.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You should go for lymphnode biopsy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

You have multiple enlarged lymphnode. It can be due to lymphoma, other malignancy or some other disease like tuberculosis. You should go for lymphnode biopsy. It will give you definite diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.

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