Are you nervous when you suddenly feel a lump on your neck? This is an early warning signal from your body, don’t take it lightly, and don’t worry too much! As long as you find abnormalities and seek medical attention as soon as possible, you can avoid worse situations.
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A few months later, the 24-year-old was dumbfounded
A 24-year-old boy, Xiao Chai (pseudonym), suddenly felt a lump on his neck, about the size of a pecan. He didn’t care because it was neither painful nor itchy.
It was not until four or five months later that the lump had grown to the size of a steamed bun, which had affected normal movements such as turning and bowing, so Xiaochai went to the hospital for examination. .
The hospital where Xiaochai began to see a doctor did a needle biopsy for Xiaochai, thinking that it was lymph node nuclei, and suggested that he be transferred to the Zhejiang Provincial Tuberculosis Center. The Municipal Red Cross Hospital where he is located will receive further treatment.
Dr. Zhong Fangming, who received the consultation, carefully looked at the case and asked about the medical history. From experience, he always felt that Xiaochai’s lymph nodes were strange, so he tried to persuade him. Another needle biopsy was performed, and the result was astonishing, it turned out to be lymphoma!
Now Xiaochai has been transferred to the hematology department for further treatment. He often regrets that he didn’t take the small lump to heart at that time. The sooner it is detected and treated, the better the prognosis.
Suddenly feel a small lump in the neck
Check for swollen lymph nodes Big? She began to panic
39-year-old Xiaofeng (pseudonym) followed her husband to work in Zhejiang all year round. One day, she also suddenly felt a small lump in her neck. Because of the pain in her shoulder at the same time, she thought it was cervical spondylosis, so she went for acupuncture and moxibustion for physiotherapy.
However, her lump did not shrink, nor did the pain relieve her. When she did further examination, she found that the mass was not simple, it was swollen lymph nodes!
What are lymph nodes? Is it serious? Xiaofeng started to panic.
The local doctor told her that the lymph node is an immune organ of the human body, which is equivalent to the the police. When the body is invaded by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, tuberculosis infection, parasites, etc., the lymph nodes will give full play to their immunity, fight against the microorganisms, and a certain degree of lymph node enlargement will appear. This is actually an “alarm signal” that reminds us that it is time to take steps to protect our bodies.
lymphaticswollen lymph nodes are common and can occur in almost every disease and age, from colds and fevers, gingivitis, sore throat, to Lymph nodes, lymphoma. What we need to do is to pay attention, make a clear diagnosis and receive treatment as soon as possible.
What is the reason for Xiaofeng’s swollen lymph nodes? The local doctor referred her to the lymph node clinic of Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital.
Deputy Chief Physician Zhong Fangming, who received the consultation, after a detailed consultation and comprehensive related examinations, the diagnosis was quickly confirmed and it was lymph node nuclei. This is a lymph node disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. If the treatment is not timely, it will adhere to the surrounding tissue, and even the mass will rupture and discharge pus.
Fortunately, Xiaofeng did not delay for too long. After a period of anti-tuberculosis treatment, her condition was stable. Surgery was performed recently.
Enlarged lymph nodes, pain is better than no pain
Prevention , stay away from lymphatic diseases
In the lymph node disease clinic of the Municipal Red Cross Hospital, there are many patients like Xiaofeng and Xiaochai. Faced with the “alarm” of swollen lymph nodes, most people will go to two extremes: one will just ignore it, and the other will be nervous as soon as it comes to be called lymphoma.
Dr. Zhong Fangming said: “Both of these approaches are not wise. Generally, there are definite disease-induced, tender lymph nodes. Swollen lymph nodes do not need to be overly strained, but painless swollen lymph nodes do require attention. In short, swollen lymph nodes, pain is better than no pain!”
In addition, you can also feel for the presence of swollen lymph nodes. To be examined, slide and touch on the skin of the examined area, and you should slide and touch in multiple directions. The neck is the place where the whole body lymph is collected, and the location is relatively shallow, so it is relatively easy to find, so it is recommended to focus on self-examination of the neck.
Once an abnormality is found, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible, preferably a specialist outpatient clinic, because hematology, head and neck surgery, The assistance of ultrasound, imaging, pathology, laboratory and other disciplines, sometimes even needle or excisional biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis.
However, there are ways to prevent lymphatic disease. Dr. Zhong Fangming suggested that everyone can protect their lymph nodes in this way.
At ordinary times, it is necessary to avoid bacterial and viral infections, pay attention to personal hygiene, and avoid skin breakage and inflammation.
Avoid pressing and massaging the lymph nodes frequently. Repeated stimulation will cause the lymph nodes to swell.
Avoid contact with hazardous substances,< strong>Hair dye, hair dye, pesticides, decoration materials, second-hand smoke, etc. can damage the body’s immune system, leading to immune dysfunction and abnormal lymph node enlargement.
Keep a good mood and have fewer children Suffocation, pay attention to rest, breathe fresh air, eat more fresh fruits, can enhance the body’s immunity, is also good for lymph nodes.
Reporter Chai Yueying Source: Healthy Hangzhou