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What Does Swollen Lymph Nodes, Itchy Scalpand Elbows,lower Back Pain Indicate?

Hi, I have swollen lymph nodes on the bank of my neck, itchy scalp and elbows, extreme redness, both of my children are also itching their scalps but don't seems to have the swollen lymph nodes, I got hydrocortisone creme and nabumutone from my doctor and have been taking it for four days but it doesn't seem to be helping, I also just broke out with hemoroids and a raw sore on the top of my butt crack. I feel like something new is happening every day with my body lately. I also have lower back pain not sure if that's significant.
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Lymph nodes respond to infection/inflammation in their area.

They may also become enlarged if the nodes become infection or in serious conditions such as cancer.

Since you and your children have itching scalps, may want to assess for conditions such as lice, scabies, seborrheic dermatitis.

The symptoms may or may not be related.

I hope this helps
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What Does Swollen Lymph Nodes, Itchy Scalpand Elbows,lower Back Pain Indicate?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Lymph nodes respond to infection/inflammation in their area. They may also become enlarged if the nodes become infection or in serious conditions such as cancer. Since you and your children have itching scalps, may want to assess for conditions such as lice, scabies, seborrheic dermatitis. The symptoms may or may not be related. I hope this helps