Symptoms of axillary lymphadenitis

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Lymphadenitis is a kind of nonspecific inflammation caused by acute and chronic inflammation in the drainage area of lymph nodes, such as axillary lymphadenitis caused by infection of upper limb, breast, chest wall, back and abdominal wall above umbilicus; Inguinal lymphadenitis may occur in lower limbs, abdominal wall below umbilicus, perineum and buttocks; Head, face, mouth, neck and shoulder infection, causing submandibular and cervical lymphadenitis. Lymphadenitis can be divided into acute lymphadenitis and chronic lymphadenitis according to the onset and duration of disease.

Symptoms of axillary lymphadenitis

Clinical manifestations of acute lymphadenitis: rapid enlargement of lymph nodes, tenderness, local redness, carbuncle heat, accompanied by fever, headache and other systemic symptoms. If the inflammation extends around the lymph nodes, several lymph nodes can adhere to form a cluster, or develop into abscess. Proper treatment can subside, sometimes leaving a small hard node. Acute lymphadenitis, if not treated in time, can cause sepsis.

Acute lymphadenitis is not completely cured or the body is overworked. When the resistance is low, it becomes chronic lymphadenitis. The clinical symptoms of chronic lymphadenitis are: swollen or hard lymph nodes, tenderness, clear boundary, activity without adhesion. When the disease continues to develop, the inflammation spreads to the surrounding tissues and the pain intensifies.

Lymphadenitis will appear local lymphadenopathy, nodules, swelling, tenderness and other symptoms, to life and work inconvenience. Like lymphadenitis occurs in the neck, jaw, will affect appetite, cause dysphagia.

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