Swollen glands:
Swelling of glands or lymph nodes
Introduction:
The body has numerous glands that may swell from infection.
Also, swollen lymph nodes is often called "swollen glands" though lymph nodes
are not truly glands because they do not secrete anything.
The lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system
that is part of the immune system.
Lymph nodes often swell in response to infection or disease.
The most common locations of lymph node swelling
are in the neck, groin and underarm, though many other locations are possible.
Detailed cause information for symptom: Swollen glands:
Numerous other infections can cause swollen neck glands
Conditions listing symptoms: Swollen glands:
The following list of conditions
have 'Swollen glands' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
Whipple's Disease
... swollen glands
Conditions listing complications: Swollen glands:
The following list of conditions
have 'Swollen glands' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
