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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In Back, Neck And Shoulder?

I am 43 years old, and about 2-3 months ago started having pain and swelling in the right side of my back. Gradually over time, I have started having pain and swelling in my joints. Yesterday evening my neck swelled up on the right side, with one very large lymph node. I have noticed all my lymph nodes are swollen somewhat, but especially the back, neck and shoulder on the right side. I have within the past 2 months taken a zpack, acyclovir for shingles, and now another zpack. I have blood work pending. Any idea why I would have so many lymph nodes swollen for so long? Just started running a fever last night.
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Enlargement of lymph nodes most commonly occurs in response to infection or inflammation in the particular area but they can be due to other causes as well.

The other causes are autoimmune diseases, leukemia,lymphoma, other forms of cancer.These would not be as common as infectious causes.

Your blood work would help to identify the exact cause.

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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In Back, Neck And Shoulder?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Enlargement of lymph nodes most commonly occurs in response to infection or inflammation in the particular area but they can be due to other causes as well. The other causes are autoimmune diseases, leukemia,lymphoma, other forms of cancer.These would not be as common as infectious causes. Your blood work would help to identify the exact cause. I hope this helps