How do you get swollen lymph nodes?

 

You can get lymph nodes that are swollen or enlarged by doing things that could potentially compromise the integrity of your immune system.

How do you get swollen lymph nodes?

 

You can get lymph nodes that are swollen or enlarged by doing things that could potentially compromise the integrity of your immune system. For example, an HIV patient could have swollen lymph nodes in their neck due to AIDS-related complications, but it is more common for people with allergies to have painless swelling in their neck because they are inflamed or infected. Doing things to keep you healthy can reduce the prevalence of this symptom, so maintaining a good diet and getting enough sleep are recommended. 

 

The body has a very good immune system that works to get rid of infections. Most of the time, this immune response involves swelling or inflammation in some way and this is what we see with swollen lymph nodes. The problem with infection is while it's trying to fight it off, sometimes, the bacteria can make us sick more easily, and fighting an infection uses up our body's energy (especially when we don't drink enough liquids!). If you do happen to notice some fluid buildup in your neck area (but not necessarily always there) then see a doctor right away! For most people about drinking enough fluids during any illness--try drinking 8-16 glasses per day. It helps flush out toxins and replaces lost electrolytes like salt.