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Should I Be Worried About Swollen Lymph Nodes In Neck And Groin?

hi I have swollen lymphnodes all over neck, and groin. one behind my ear is hard, none of them are painful. I have also lost weight and I get headaches and dizzy spells and general feel tired and unwell. my cbc was negative. should I be worried? thankyou
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
When lymph nodes swell in two or more areas of the body, it is called generalized lymphadenopathy. This may be caused by:
A viral illness, such as measles, rubella, chickenpox (varicella), or mumps.
Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus)
Sore throat.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV).
A bacterial illness, such as strep throat
Lyme disease (a bacterial infection spread by certain types of ticks).
Side effects of certain drugs.
Side effects of MMR vaccination.
Cancer such as leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Syphilis.
I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist and the cause for the generalized lymphadenopathy should be evaluated and then proceed with the treatment.
Thank you.
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Should I Be Worried About Swollen Lymph Nodes In Neck And Groin?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, When lymph nodes swell in two or more areas of the body, it is called generalized lymphadenopathy. This may be caused by: A viral illness, such as measles, rubella, chickenpox (varicella), or mumps. Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus) Sore throat. Cytomegalovirus (CMV). A bacterial illness, such as strep throat Lyme disease (a bacterial infection spread by certain types of ticks). Side effects of certain drugs. Side effects of MMR vaccination. Cancer such as leukemia, Hodgkin s disease, and non-Hodgkin s lymphoma. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Syphilis. I would suggest you to consult your dermatologist and the cause for the generalized lymphadenopathy should be evaluated and then proceed with the treatment. Thank you.