Glands (swollen lymph)
Synopsis of Glands (swollen lymph)
Swollen lymph glands, or lymphadenopathy, occur when the lymph nodes enlarge in response to infection, inflammation, or immune activation. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymphatic fluid and house immune cells that help fight pathogens. Commonly affected areas include the neck, armpits, groin, jawline, and behind the ears.
Typical causes include:
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Viral infections (e.g., cold, flu, mononucleosis)
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Bacterial infections (e.g., strep throat, skin infections, tuberculosis)
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Parasitic or fungal infections
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Autoimmune conditions (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis)
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Localized injury or inflammation
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Certain cancers (e.g., lymphoma, leukemia—less common but serious)
Symptoms of swollen lymph nodes can include tenderness, warmth, and firmness. If the underlying cause is infectious, nodes usually return to normal after recovery. Chronic, hard, or rapidly growing lymph nodes may require medical evaluation.
When to see a doctor:
Seek medical attention if lymph nodes are swollen for more than 2 weeks, feel hard or immovable, are accompanied by unexplained weight loss, night sweats, high fever, or if multiple areas are affected.
Natural remedies for Glands (swollen lymph)
Warm Compresses: Helps improve lymphatic flow and relieve discomfort.
Hydration: Supports immune function and lymph circulation.
Gentle Massage: Encourages lymphatic drainage.
Rest and Recovery: Allow the body time to heal and fight infection.
Avoid Stimulants and Processed Foods: These can burden the immune system.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Glands (swollen lymph)
aloe vera
ashwagandha
betel
blackberry
Indian frankincense
bovine
burdock
coating
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
dog rose
echinacea purpurea
elderberry
fu ling
goldenseal
onion
horseradish
honeysuckle
Japanese sophora
l-glutamine
licorice root
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
spruce
oregano
oregon grape
phellodendron amurense
platycodon root
protein
raspberry
reishi mushroom
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
serratiopeptidase
slippery elm bark
vitamin C
zinc
chickweed
Indian bael
ferula assafoetida
punarnava
commiphora
caesalpinia crista
rubia cordifolia
swertia
peony
goldenrod
myrrh
fern
sweet flag
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
sheep's sorrel
eucalyptus
cleavers
paw paw
white oak
enzymes blend (proprietary)
geranium
Aralia
Angelica archanglica
Avens
Amber
Asoka
Aloe Polysaccharide
Aerva Lanta
Antler
Arisaema erubescens
Ardisia
Angelica
Agrimony
Allicin
Achyranthes
Anamu
Ammonium Iodide
Abrus
Asoka Tree
Aconite
Ajuga
Andrographis paniculata
Arisaema cum bile
Albizia (unspecified)
Aerva lanata
Allium (unspecified)
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Apricot
Abrotanum
Amino Acid (unspecified)
Adrenals
Agrimonia pilosa
Allyl Sulfide
Aromatic acid (unspecified)
Arabinogalactan
Ananain
Alum
Asian Plantain
Ant
Abuta
Allium tuberosum
American Bittersweet
Amor seco
Arisaema
Ash (unspecified)
Assam Indigo
Aster (unspecified)
Atlantic Cedar
Australian Sandalwood
Bee Propolis
Betony
Belleric myrobalan
Baikal Skullcap
Blue Flag
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Balsam
Boswellic Acid
Betel
Burdock
Butea monosperma
Beef liver
Barleria
Billygoat plum
Bitter Grass
Blackboard tree
Birch (unspecified)
Basil
Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Balsam (unspecified)
Banyan
Bear Garlic
Benzoin siam
Black Seed Oil
Bone marrow
Bacillus (unspecified)
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Birch
Black root
Bupleurum
Bupleurum (unspecified)
Black Mustard
Blue Green Algae
Borneol
Cleavers
Chinese Silkvine
Cellulose Gel
Calendula
Copaiba balsam
Calotropis gigantea
Chenopodium Oil
Chlorophyllin
Castor oil derivative (unspecified)
Colloid
Calcium Ascorbate
Cynomorium
Common Plantain
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Cluster Fig
Chinese Mallow
Commiphora gileadensis
Cajuput
California Spikenard
Camphor
Chlorophytum
Chokecherry
Commiphora (unspecified)
Castor
Cyperus rotundus
Chinese Dodder
Cassia fistula
Centipeda
Centipeda minima
Chinese peony
Chinese Sumac
cypress
Chinese Rhubarb
Chymotrypsin
Chinese Plumbago
Cynanchum otophyllum
Chinese Pine
Commiphora wightii
Cytokines
Clay
Cynodon dactylon
Costus
Chinese Goldthread
Collinsonia
Castor Oil
Chicken
Copaiba Oil
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Duodenum
Dye Indigo
Dianthus
Didymocarpus
Dragon's Blood (unspecified)
DIVI-DIVI
Dandelion
Dog Rose
Duodenal Substance
Devil's Club
Dogwood (unspecified)
Deoxyandrographolides
Deer
Dichrostachys glomerata
Dipsacus
European Elder
Echinacea (unspecified)
Enzyme (unspecified)
Erodium cicutarium
Embelia ribes
Echinacea angustifolia
Eleuthero
Endopeptidase
Epidermal Growth Factor
Eucalyptus
European Barberry
English Plantain
European Vervain
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
elderberry
European Golden Rod
Elastase
Flower Pollen
Fuchsia
Fomes fomentarius
Fang-Feng
Forsythia
Ficus simplicissima
Ficin
fibroblast growth factors
Fruit acid (mixed)
Fumaritory
fibroblast growth factor
Goldthread
Ground Ivy
Ghee
Garlic pear
Gnaphalium
gamma-terpinene
German Chamomile
Garlic
Globulins
Glandular Tissues
Gland (mixed)
Galium (unspecified)
Giant Blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Goldenrod (mixed)
Goldenseal
Gardenia
Geranium
Gravel root
Galangal
Guazuma ulmifolia
Hu Zhang
Heather
Honeysuckle
Heartsease
Houttynia
Hedyotis (unspecified)
Hedyotis diffusa
Honeysuckle (unspecified)
Homalomena
Honey
Houttuynia
Henna
Hemp Agrimony
Hedyotis corymbosa
Herb Robert
Hairy Fig
Horsemint
Indian Mustard
Intestine
Iridoid glycosides
Isatis
Indian Coraltree
Iris
Indian mallow
Intestine
Indian Fagonia
Insulin-Like Growth Factor
Japanese Elder
Jack-in-the-pulpit
Joe-Pye
Japanese Honeysuckle
Jamaican Sarsaparilla
Kachnar
Kokilaksha
Lindera aggregata
Ledebouriella (unspecified)
Lesser speargrass
Litsea
Ligusticum (Unspecified)
Lichen (unspecified)
Lymph
Lophatherum
Luffa
Luo San
Lysozyme
Lycopodium (unspecified)
Large-Leaved Linden
Lily
Little ironweed
Lymph
Lysimachia
Missouri Snakeroot
Malt (unspecitied)
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mountain Pepper
Mustard
Mallow
Myrtle
Malt (Barley)
Morinda
maritime Pine
Malva sylvestris
Mountain mahogany
Myrrh
Matapalo Tree
Mahonia (unspecified)
Montmorillonite
Marking Nut Tree
Mother of Pearl
Mammary
Northern Prickly Ash
Neem
Niacin ascorbate
Nimbidin
Oak (unspecified)
Orange (unspecified)
Oroxylum indicum
Oligosaccharide (unspecified)
Onosma bracteatum
Origanum (unspecified)
Propolis
Phellodendron
Plantain (unspecified)
Premna
Polysaccharide
Polymorpha (unspecified)
Psacalium peltatum
Pagoda Tree
Pulsatilla
Prepared Aconite Tuber
Pyrogenium
Potato
Polygonatum (unspecified)
Polypodium (unspecified)
Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases)
Poria mushroom
Papaya
Pine
Platycodon
Peucedanum
Pentatropis capensis
Proteolytic Enzymes (Proteases)
portulaca
Placental protein
Prickly Ash (Unspecified)
Plumbago zeylanica
Pineapple
Polygonatum
Patrinia
Parsley
Physalis angulata
Polygonatum cirrhifolium
Papayotin
Poria Mushroom
Prickly Chaff Flower
Pine (unspecified)
Peony (unspecified)
Petiveria
Prickly Ash Bark
Potentilla (unspecified)
Phodymprhenia pertusa
Quisqualis
Rugose Rose
Red Sandalwood
Rhapontic rubarb
Rubia yunnanensis
Siler
Scrophularia ningpoensis
Spotted Geranium
Sanicle
Spilanthes
Speedwell
Spanish Needle
Sphaerotrichia
Self-Heal
Serrapeptase
Sensitive Plant
Solanum indicum
Sanguisorba
Sagebrush (unspecified)
Streptococcus (mixed)
Slippery Elm
Semiaquilegia
Saturated fatty acid
Sheep Sorrel
Sphaeranthus indicus
Silk Tree
Squash (unspecified)
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
Sweet Goldenrod
Stereospermum
Serratiopeptidase
Sheep Sorrel (herb powder)
Shiny-Leaf Prickly Ash
Sugarcane
Sumac
Sodium chloride
Sandy Everlasting
Stone Root
Styrax balsam
Scurfy Pea
Tissue (unspecified)
Tree Turmeric
Thuja
Taraxacin
Tamaricaceae (unspecified)
Taxillus chinensis
Thymol
Tannin
Tulbaghia
Tallow
Thymus satureioides
Three-Leaf-Caper
Thuja plicata
Umckalin
Vitamin B12
Vervain
Vegetable (unspecified)
Vitamin B12 (Hydroxycobalamin)
Vitex negundo
Vitamin C (not specified)
Vitamin C (ascorbic palmitate)
Violet
Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin C
Velvet
Water
Water Plantain
White Heather
White Oak
Wild carrot
Wax
Water Pepper
White Sorghum syrup
White Nettle
Wulinshen
White Mustard
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yellow Dock
Zedoary
