Why enlarged lymph nodes under the arm and how to treat them?

Enlarged lymph nodes under the arm (photo of such education before you) may indicate the occurrence of a number of serious diseases. After all, this peripheral organ performs in the body the main function of the biological filter, which protects a person from various infections. There are such nodes in the most important parts of the body. In the normal state this organ is not probed, but if it is inflamed, it is immediately noticeable.

Enlarged lymph nodes under the arms: causes of inflammation

If you notice that your lymph nodes under the armpits have acquired special sensitivity, then immediately consult a doctor. By the way, this deviation has not only pronounced painful sensations (with pressure), but also other symptoms. For example, enlarged lymph nodes under the arm or not, you can identify using the usual method of probing. If such a disease does occur, then under the skin, small rolling balls are felt quite well.

The reasons for this education can be anything. The most likely of them are the following:

• Intoxication of the body, which is due to complications after the flu;
• Inflammation of the mammary glands in both women and men;
• A previous cold or infectious disease of the nose, throat, or ear;
• Regular and profuse sweating, which provoked the multiplication of viruses and bacteria.

Another reason that can be increased lymph nodes under the arm, is an oncological disease, such as lymphoma. It should be noted that if in other cases the inflamed nodes are painful enough, then with cancer they can cause absolutely no discomfort.

Enlarged lymph nodes under the arm: methods of determining

As mentioned above, such a deviation is characterized by aching pains in the appropriate place on the body, and subcutaneous "pellets" are also noticeable. But, in addition, the following symptoms indicate an increase in the lymph node:

• Redness of the skin;
• General weakness;
• Regular headaches;
• Elevated temperature;
• chills.

How to treat?

If you have enlarged lymph nodes under the arm, then first you should consult a doctor who will help you to identify the true cause of this deviation.

It should be noted that the main treatment, which is aimed at combating harmful microbes and bacteria, is the use of antibiotic drugs and sulfonamides. About what exactly drugs you need to use to reduce the inflammatory process, tell you only an experienced doctor.

No less important factor in the treatment of this disease is the strengthening of the body's defenses, as well as reducing its intoxication. In this issue, the traditional medicine is quite good.

• It should be crushed 1 large spoonful of dry marigold, pour it 240 ml of boiling water and insist for half an hour. Drink prepared tincture preferably before eating 50 ml at least 5 times a day.
• Also helps to clear the lymph from bacteria decoction of calendula flowers and tansy, cooked according to a similar recipe.