Can lymph nodes be painless?

Swollen lymph nodes are often painless, moveable, and have a soft, “rubbery” feel to them, says Eric Jacobsen, MD, clinical director of the Adult Lymphoma Program at Dana-Farber.

Can you have lymphoma and not feel sick?

Many people with lymphoma don’t have obvious symptoms at first. They think they have a cold or the flu. Important warning signs include: A sudden, painless swelling in the neck, groin or underarm area that doesn’t resolve.

Can lymph nodes be swollen for years?

Not every swollen lymph shrinks back down again. Occasionally, a node swells in response to an infection, but doesn’t go back to its normal size. You’ve had this node for years and said that you don’t have any of the classic lymphoma symptoms, such as night sweats, itching, breathlessness, etc.

Can one swollen lymph node be lymphoma?

Swollen lymph nodes might be in just one area of your body. This can happen with any type of lymphoma. You might have swollen lymph nodes spread throughout your body (‘generalised lymphadenopathy’), which is more common in non-Hodgkin lymphoma than Hodgkin lymphoma.

Are swollen lymph nodes a sign of infection?

When the immune system is alerted, the lymph nodes in the area closest to the infection can grow in size due to inflammation. Therefore, usually, swollen lymph nodes are just a sign that they are working hard to get rid of an infection.

Should I go to the doctor for a swollen lymph node?

However, make sure to visit your doctor if you feel that the lymph nodes in your neck or armpits are protruding more than usual, are painless or have lasted longer than you would expect. Sometimes infections such as tonsillitis, ear or throat infections do require a visit to the GP if they are particularly bad.

Can anxiety cause swollen lymph nodes?

The capacity of excessive anxiety to suppress the immune system is a well-known phenomenon, but swollen lymph nodes aren’t among the primary physical signs of anxiety in the body; they’re a possible consequence, not a symptom.

Is it normal for lymph nodes to get swollen with age?

First things first, there are no age related groups when it comes to lymph nodes. They can get swollen in babies and grandparents. And when they do it’s not a good thing. You are right about the infection they are a symptom of some infection in the body. But this can vary from common cold, or ear infection or strep throat or wound infection.