Lymph Gland Swelling
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Lymph Gland Swelling Symptoms
Common symptoms of lymph gland
swelling
include:
Swollen lymph glands
Tender lymph glands
Additional symptoms of lymph gland
swelling
may include:
Chills
Fever
Headache
Red streaks spreading from a
skin wound
:
Lymphangitis
of the arm
Lymphangitis
of the back of the leg
Lymphangitis
of the hand from a finger wound
For more information:
Lymphadenitis symptoms
Cervical lymphadenitis symptoms
Inguinal lymphadenitis symptoms
Lymphangitis symptoms
Lymphoma symptoms
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Related Conditions
Axillary lymphadenitis
Cervical lymphadenitis
Inguinal lymphadenitis
Lymph gland swelling (groin)
Lymphadenitis
Lymphoma
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Swollen glands (generalized)
Swollen glands (groin)
Swollen glands (localized)
Swollen glands (neck)
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Last Updated: Jun 4, 2008
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Lymph Gland Swelling References:
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