Swollen nodes everywhere suggest an infection spread in the blood. Teen girls can cause low-grade infections when shaving the legs. A retained foreign object (such as a sliver) can be the cause. Causes include skin infections (such as athlete's foot). A rash (such as poison ivy) can do the same. Causes include skin infections (such as impetigo). The lower face may also be swollen on that side. This causes a swollen, tender node under the jawbone. Most often, it's the node that drains the tonsil. It can be quite large over 1 inch (25 mm) across. A swollen node with a bacterial throat infection is usually just on one side. The swollen nodes are usually ½ to 1 inch (12 -25 mm) across. This is the most common cause of swollen nodes in the neck. This is because of the many respiratory infections that occur during childhood. The cervical (neck) nodes are most commonly involved. Normal nodes are usually less than ½ inch (12 mm) across.It's larger than the same node on the other side of the body.Also, includes swollen lymph nodes in the armpit or groin. Increased size of one or more lymph nodes.I hope we can all figure out this problem soon. Her PCP also upped her Omeprazole dosage because her reflux isn't well controlled. I'm guessing like mine, it will show nothing. She is going down the same diagnosis path as me by getting an ultrasound of the area first. Oddly enough, but my sister has just developed the exact same condition. I'll let you know if it makes a difference in the swelling. She recommended taking OTC Prilosec to see if it abates. He's a pessimist."ĭo you have gastric reflux. She said she had never heard of that and "don't listen to Dr. I mentioned that I'd read that swelling in that area can be caused by cancer in the abdomen or lungs. I mentioned the swelling above my clavicle to the gastroenterologist before my procedure, and she said sometimes gastric reflux causes supraclavicular swelling. I do have a hiatal hernia, esophagitis, and gastritis. I wanted to let you know that I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy last week. So please let me know what you find out, ok? So many of us have had or are going through medical conditions and want to help encourage and support each other. You have just acquired a new family here on Connect so if your tests do reflect something of concern we have your back. Try changing the perspective to, What if everything turns just fine! ☺️ “What if” robs us of our time and sanity. So my words of wisdom as one who has done her share of waiting for results Find positive activities to keep your mind deflected. But speculating doesn’t serve a purpose other than to add more to that anxiety. It’s only natural to start thinking ‘what if’ this is happening to me. I had a similar experience with my older brother and it does weigh heavily on our minds. I am sorry for the loss of your siblings to cancer. I know it’s our first instinct to look online to ‘see what this could be’ but honestly, until you get the actual results, all of that searching only serves to increase that anxiety level even more. It’s awful and compounds daily the longer we wait. Welcome to Connect Oh goodness, we call that Scanxiety…that dreadful time between scans or medical tests and the results.
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