What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes All Throughout The Body?

Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2016

Question: My lymph nodes have been swollen on and off for about 3 months now.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You should be investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Lymphnodes will be enlarged due to may reasons,most commonly infection.
I prefer to do an FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology )of the swelling for a clue.If it is inconclusive, I remove a Lymphnode completely and send for histopathological examination (Biopsy).Exact diagnosis will be confirmed.
Please consult a General surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 days later)

I run a slight fever almost everyday along with my lymph nodes being swollen for 4 months. I sweat a little at night. It has not been profusely. I practice safe sex so I don't think I need to get tested for hiv. Can this be a sign of cancer?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Investigations will confirm the diagnosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It's difficult to conclude if this is benign or malignant without physical examination and investigation.
Whether the swelling is benign or malignant will be confirmed only by Investigations like FNAC/Biopsy.
HIV will be confirmed by Tridot test/Western blot test.
Hope I answered your query.
Regards

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