Lymph nodes drain the lymphatic fluid and offer protection. Any infection causes lymph node enlargement or lymphadenopathy. They become palpable and tender during an infection. It is usually accompanied by fever, cold, night sweats, etc. Based on the site of infection, the lymph nodes pertaining to the area swell. Hard and fixed nodes are a sign of malignancy. Leukemia and lymphoma are malignancies involving the lymphatic system.
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Why do I get persistent belly bloating after ovarian cyst laproscopy with para-aortic lymph node?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from persistent bloating in the upper stomach soon after my ovarian cyst laparoscopic surgery which I underwent before eight months. Today a local doctor suggest a CT scan of the whole abdomen. In the CT scan it is written that few enlarged lymph nodes are noted in the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any history of weight loss? Any history of blood in stools? Looking at your CT report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) it is quite normal and that para aortic lymphadenopathy without any symptoms is of no concern. It might be due to some ... Read Full »