Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, which is a complex network of nodes and vessels. In certain areas of the body, such as the neck, armpit, and groin, lymph nodes sit close to the skin.

For anyone who feels a lump near their groin, whether it hurts or not, knowing what could be causing it is really important.

Among the range of uncomfortable symptoms, swollen lymph nodes tend to spark feelings of dread. They can become quite large, feel tender to the touch, and signal a wide variety of illnesses, from ...

The last time you visited your doctor for a sore throat, they may have felt for potential inflammation in your neck. That’s because infections often cause swollen lymph nodes (medically known as ...

Whether you’re experiencing a fever, a sore throat, a headache, or a dry cough, we’ve all asked ourselves the question: is this allergies or something else? More specifically, if the glands around ...

When the doctors do tests to diagnose cancer, they always check your lymph nodes to see how much it has spread. This information not only helps them figure out how advanced the cancer is but also ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- As more people are getting vaccinated, doctors are seeing an influx of women making mammogram appointments after noticing swollen lymph nodes in the arm region where they got ...

Some people who recently got a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine are noticing swollen lymph nodes. Don’t panic, doctors say. Swollen lymph nodes caused by vaccination are temporary, harmless and a sign ...

A multicentre study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery.