In the body of each person there are up to 1000 lymph nodes of different localization. They are the peripheral organs of the immune system, performing protective and filtering functions. Therefore, if the lymph node is inflamed under the arm, there is a possibility of the development of a pathogenic infectious process in the nearby areas. Discomfort, redness and swelling indicates an increase in lymph node activity, intensive activity of immune cells.
For what reason the lymph node is inflamed and hurts under the mouse?
It should be noted that in the armpit there is not one, but 12-45 lymph nodes, and inflammation usually occurs in the whole group.
Lymph nodes in the examined zone react to pathological changes of nearby organs and tissues. Therefore, their increase and soreness indicate problems of the neck, upper limbs, chest or mammary glands.
Lymph nodes, in fact, are a biological barrier. To the vessels they receive toxins, viruses, bacteria and even tumor cells that are delayed or destroyed. Simultaneously, the lymph is cleaned and redistributed.
Also described organs release lymphocytes - cells designed to fight foreign proteins. Their number depends on the intensity of pathological processes, the spread of infection.
Typically, the lymph nodes under the arms periodically become inflamed with colds and various viral diseases, including influenza. Among other reasons for the rare increase in the size and tenderness of lymphatic organs:
- occlusion of sweat glands;
- neurodermatitis;
- angina;
- exacerbation of psoriasis or eczema;
- folliculitis;
- an allergic reaction to an antiperspirant or body cream.
Why constantly inflamed lymph nodes under the armpits?
If swelling and pain in the area of lymph node accumulation (lymphadenopathy) are observed constantly, such symptoms can provoke very severe pathologies.
In women, the most common cause of inflammation in the armpits are diseases of the mammary glands - mastitis, fibrocystic mastopathy, fibroadenoma. Particularly pronounced signs of pathology on the eve of menstruation and on a background of stress.
A few more diseases that provoke chronic lymphadenopathy:
- rheumatism;
- oncological tumors;
- lipomas;
- systemic lupus erythematosus;
- HIV infection;
- Tularemia;
- lymphosarcoma and lymphoma;
- brucellosis;
- syphilis;
- tuberculosis;
- pneumonia ;
- lymphogranulomatosis;
- cysts;
- listeriosis;
- dermatomyositis;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- serum sickness .
Than to treat a lymphonodus under a mouse if he has inflamed?
Before developing the therapeutic regimen, it is necessary to establish why the inflammatory process began.
When the cause of lymphadenopathy are minor viral infections or violations of personal hygiene rules, there is no need for special treatment - the lymph node under the mouse inflamed for a short while after recovery and correction of skin care its functions are normalized.
If the problem in question provoked a more serious disease, we must first eliminate the root cause of lymphadenopathy. For this, various medicines are used (antibiotics, antiviral agents, antihistamines, immunostimulants, vitamin complexes and others) and even surgical techniques (removal of certain areas or complete excision of the lymph node). It is dangerous to select self-treatment for yourself, as there is a risk of deterioration and aggravation of the inflammatory process.