Causes of swollen lymph nodes under the armpit in women

Lymph nodes are key immune organs in the body. The average person has about 500-600 lymph nodes. Some women experience swollen lymph nodes under their arms, and the cause is definitely the most concerning thing. So, what are the causes of swollen lymph nodes under the arms in women?

1. Bacterial infection: infectious monocytosis, measles, etc. can cause swollen lymph nodes. Sometimes lymph nodes have very important diagnostic value. For example, many rubella patients will have swollen occipital lymph nodes.

2. Sepsis: Patients with sepsis usually experience systemic lymph node swelling, but the lymph node swelling in the armpits, neck and groin is more obvious. For patients with sepsis, in addition to the symptoms of lymphadenopathy, they also have anemia, persistent fever, and a large number of immature cells in the blood and bone marrow.

3. Bacterial infection: Acute inflammation of the face, mouth, etc. can cause swollen lymph nodes in the mandible. Generally, the swollen lymph nodes are softer and have better mobility. Generally, the swollen lymph nodes will recover after the inflammation subsides.

4. Lymphoma: Lymphoma patients are mostly characterized by cervical lymph node enlargement. Lymphoma is often a tumor of lymph nodes and lymph node tissue. Diseases outside lymph nodes can also cause lymphoma, such as tonsillitis, digestive tract, throat, liver, etc.

5. Lymph node tuberculosis: It is generally more common in the neck where the lymph nodes are swollen. Some patients may experience ulceration, which is difficult to distinguish from lymphoma in clinical medicine.

The above are the common causes of swollen axillary lymph nodes. From the above introduction, we can see that swollen axillary lymph nodes are relatively common, and a variety of diseases can cause swollen axillary lymph nodes. Therefore, if you have swollen axillary lymph nodes, don’t worry too much. You should go to the hospital for a detailed examination first, and then start treatment after diagnosing the cause of the disease.