Swollen Neck Lumps

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Swollen lymph nodes are common and often occur during infections, as part of the body’s immune response. However, lymph nodes that are persistent, painless, hard, or progressively increasing in size should not be ignored. If swelling lasts more than 3–4 weeks or is associated with symptoms like fever, night sweats, or unexplained weight loss, medical evaluation is important. While most cases are benign, persistent lymph node enlargement can sometimes indicate serious conditions, including lymphoma or other cancers. Early diagnosis helps guide appropriate treatment and improves outcomes. Always seek medical advice if you notice unusual or prolonged swelling. #SwollenLymphNodes #LymphNodes #CancerSymptoms #LymphomaAwareness #CancerAwareness #Oncology #DoctorSpeaks #MedicalEducation #HealthEducation #EarlyDetection #HealthAwareness #PreventiveHealth #DoctorExplains #MedicalReels #HealthTips #viral #millionviews

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00:00Assalamu alaikum. Have you ever felt lumps in your neck region during a fever? These are swollen lymph

00:07nodes. So what are lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are part of your lymphatic system that fight off

00:13infection. We as doctors evaluate these lymph nodes if they are hard, irregular, painless,

00:22constantly growing in size or there is association of fever, weight loss and night sweats.

00:31Why do these swell up? This can be because usually because of benign causes like infections,

00:39autoimmune diseases or rarely cancers like lymphoma, oral cavity region cancers. This can be the cause

00:47for it. Whenever you get these lymph nodes or swollen lumps and they persist for more than three to four

00:55weeks, get evaluated by a doctor. A doctor may recommend ultrasound, CT scan and a biopsy of

01:03these lymph nodes to get the diagnosis. So early diagnosis leads to earlier and simpler treatment

01:12and great outcomes. Thank you.

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