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What Causes Swelling Of Inguinal Lymph Nodes?
Hello! I m a 24 y/o white, female with, overall, great health. Approximately 4 weeks ago, I noticed the swelling of one of my inguinal lymph nodes on the left side. Recently, two more inguinal lymph nodes have swollen, also on the left side. Along with the swollen nodes, I have lost weight and become fatigued. The nodes feel firm, but are movable and painless. I ve checked my feet/legs for cuts/abrasions, thinking I possibly had some kind of infection, but my skin is clear. My question is, do I have cause for worry? Or should I wait a couple more weeks to see if the swelling goes down before seeing my family physician?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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It may not be anything significant but you should consider going to your doctor for an evaluation.
Normally it can take up to 4 to 6 weeks for lymph nodes to return to normal after an inflammatory response.
Since the 4 week time period has gone and you are noticing more than one lymph node, your doctor may need to assess you.
This would include history of symptoms, examination and blood tests. The initial blood tests would likely be a complete blood count and ESR (checks for inflammation in the body).
I hope this helps
It may not be anything significant but you should consider going to your doctor for an evaluation.
Normally it can take up to 4 to 6 weeks for lymph nodes to return to normal after an inflammatory response.
Since the 4 week time period has gone and you are noticing more than one lymph node, your doctor may need to assess you.
This would include history of symptoms, examination and blood tests. The initial blood tests would likely be a complete blood count and ESR (checks for inflammation in the body).
I hope this helps
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