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Treatment of inflammation of the lymph nodes

Treatment of inflammation of the lymph nodesTreatment depends on the cause of the inflammation. Sometimes there may be no need for treatment

But the methods applied in case of need are as follows:
• Home treatment: Hot compresses and medications containing ibuprofen can help reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation.
* Antibiotic: Antibiotics can be used if the cause of the swelling is bacterial.
• Abscess evacuation: An abscess can form when the lymph node itself is infected. This is drained through a small incision made in the abscess.
• Cancer treatment: If the cause of swelling is a cancerous tumor, cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy are preferred.
Symptoms of lymphedema
* Swelling of part or all of the arm or leg, including the fingers or toes, depending on the area where lymphedema occurs
• Do not strain when wearing jewelry or dressing
• Feeling of heaviness or tension in the limbs
* A feeling of needle sinking or tingling
* Limitation of movement
* Hardening and thickening of the skin
• Pain
* Swelling of the head or neck
* Recurrent skin infections
* Blisters or wart-like formations on the skin
• Overstrain
 
 

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