In the human body lymph nodes are performing the function of immune protection and the role of natural filters. Within the lymph nodes is filtered of harmful bacteria and viruses that affect humans.

Causes of lymphadenitis:

1. Bacterial infection.

If the lymphadenitis occurred one time, then this may indicate the emergence of a Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. Also, do not exclude more severe disease, such as tuberculosis, typhus, plague and diphtheria.

2. As for viral diseases include rubella, chickenpox, mononucleosis and bartonellosis.

3. In a separate group include diseases that provoke, in rare cases, swollen lymph nodes:

AIDS;

- violation of the thyroid gland;

- diseases of connective tissue (lupus, arthritis);

- Allergy;

pathology of exchange of substances;

- damage in mechanical trauma;

- cancer (lymphoma, leukemia).

Symptoms of lymphadenitis:

- increase and pain in the lymph nodes;

- migraine;

- pain on palpation;

- malaise and drowsiness;

- the temperature.

If we are talking about acute lymphadenitis, it is necessary to distinguish between three main groups:

1. Purulent (the most mild form, rarely affect the General health of the person);

2. Hemorrhagic (bleeding lesion is already present impurity);

3. Purulent (severe form of the disease, which is accompanied by severe pain, redness and swelling of tissues, fever and headache). In this case, you need immediate access to a doctor, as this can lead to chronic course of the disease.

Lymphadenitis occurs in children more often than adults. This may be due to common viral diseases. First and foremost, to strengthen the immune system. Another reason may be the allergic reaction of the child to various types of household chemicals or food products.

Treatment

To get rid of this disease is possible only after determining the source of inflammation. Indeed, the increase of lymph nodes is the body's response to inflammation. It is necessary to eliminate this problem and the disease will retreat. The main thing is not to lose time. In any case it is impossible to apply heating means to the source of pain: heating pads, compresses and so on. This can lead to faster development of the disease and even to blood poisoning.