When.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results From The WOW.Com Content Network

2. Popliteal lymph nodes - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popliteal_lymph_nodes

   The flow of lymph from the legs towards the heart is the result of the calf pump– during walking the calf muscle contracts, squeezing lymph out of the leg via the lymphatic vessels. When the muscle relaxes, valves in the vessels shut preventing the fluid from returning to the lower extremities. [3]

3. Can Allergies Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes? Here’s What Experts ...

   www.aol.com/allergies-cause-swollen-lymph-nodes...

   Experts explain whether or not allergies could be causing swollen lymph nodes in your neck or under your jaw, and when to see a doctor about enlarged glands.

4. Lymphadenopathy - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphadenopathy

   Lymphadenopathy or adenopathy is a disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size or consistency.Lymphadenopathy of an inflammatory type (the most common type) is lymphadenitis, [1] producing swollen or enlarged lymph nodes.

5. Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persistent_generalized...

   On its way, the fluid passes through the lymph nodes, small nodular organs located throughout the body but concentrated in certain areas such as the armpits or groin. These lymph nodes are also known as glands or lymphoid tissue. If they detect something foreign passing through them, they enlarge. This is called lymphadenopathy or swollen glands.

6. Lymphatic disease - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphatic_disease

   It is not the same as Hodgkin's Disease. Symptoms usually include painless, enlarged lymph node or nodes in the neck, weakness, fever, weight loss, and anemia. [citation needed] Lymphadenitis. Lymphadenitis is an infection of the lymph nodes usually caused by a virus, bacteria or fungi. Symptoms include redness or swelling around the lymph node.

7. The Real Reason Your Knee Is Swollen, According to Doctors

   www.aol.com/real-reason-knee-swollen-according...

   When an infection gets into the knee joint, “the knee quickly becomes really swollen, red, and hot,” says Dr. Gladstone. If untreated, infection can affect the whole body, causing fevers and ...