Picture of swollen lymph nodes under the armpit

There are many axillary lymph nodes, all of which are cellular immunity of the body. However, if the axillary lymph nodes are swollen, it means that there is something wrong with our body, so what should we actually do? In fact, there are many reasons for swollen axillary lymph nodes, and we need to find the reasons before we can treat it better.

Axillary lymph nodes

Lymph nodes are very important immune organs in our body. They allow us to survive in this natural environment where bacteria reproduce. Generally speaking, there are about five to six hundred lymph nodes in our body, which are divided into shallow lymph nodes and deep lymph nodes according to the thickness of the parts.

Swollen lymph nodes under the arm

If the axillary lymph nodes are swollen, it means that the body's last layer of defense system has been invaded. You must pay attention to it so that you can better deal with the problem and treat the disease in time.

1. Infection

1. Subacute infection

Caused by bacteria, viral infection, rickettsia, etc., such as subacute cellulitis, respiratory tract infection, infectious mononucleosis, scrub typhus, etc.

2. Chronic infection

Pathogens, bacteria, spiders, mycoplasma, screwworm disease, filariasis, venereal lymphadenopathy, syphilis, AIDS, etc.

2. Tumor

1. Malignant lymphoma

Hodgkin disease and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

2. Sepsis

Subacute reticulocytic sepsis, subacute non-reticulocytic sepsis, chronic reticulocytic sepsis, chronic granulocytic sepsis, plasma cell sepsis, etc.

3. Plasma cell tumors

Multiple myeloma, primary macroglobulinuria.

4. Tumor migration

Gastric cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, etc.

3. Reactive Hyperplasia

1. Necrotizing hyperplastic lymphadenopathy.

2. Serum sickness and serum sickness-like reactions.

3. Allergic subsepsis.

4. Targeted lupus erythematosus, rheumatism, etc.

There are many possible reasons for swollen axillary lymph nodes. We need to pay special attention so that we can better deal with the problem. In addition, we also need to pay special attention to the specific circumstances of swollen axillary lymph nodes.

There are three common conditions for swollen lymph nodes under the armpit:

1. Good swelling

Includes swelling caused by various infections, connective tissue diseases, and allergic reactions. The clinical course is usually good, and recovery can be achieved within a certain period of time as the cause of the disease is eliminated.

2. Malignant swelling

It includes malignant tumors that originate in lymph nodes, such as lymphoma, reticulocytic septicemia and malignant histiocytosis, as well as metastases of other malignant tumors, such as lung cancer, gastric cancer and breast cancer. Clinically, the patient presents a malignant transformation, with persistent idiopathic swelling of lymph nodes. If not treated actively, the patient will eventually die from idiopathic malignancy.

3. Swelling close to the middle between good and malignant

Such as angio-initial cell immune lymphadenopathy and angio-follicular lymphadenopathy. It often starts out benign but can turn malignant and potentially fatal.

There are many treatments for swollen axillary lymph nodes. We need to understand the actual cause so that we can better deal with the problem. It is worth mentioning that we should also pay attention to active prevention so that the treatment effect will be better.

Treatment of swollen lymph nodes under the arm

Swollen axillary lymph nodes are most often caused by inflammation of the tissues or organs in the lymph node drainage area, followed by cancer metastasis of malignant tumors, and sometimes it is a disease of the lymph nodes themselves, such as lymph node tuberculosis, lymphoma, etc. Therefore, after confirming lymphadenopathy, the key is to determine its cause and characteristics. Local swelling accompanied by significant pain often indicates infection, while idiopathic painless swelling often indicates malignant tumor disease.

If the swollen lymph nodes under the armpit are mild, they will naturally get better after a period of time; or you can take some general antiviral drugs and take some anti-inflammatory drugs. However, if the swelling is severe and difficult to heal with long-term anti-inflammatory treatment, treatment is needed: first, to prevent it from further aggravating and becoming malignant; second, the body needs it to repair itself, give full play to its immune and antibacterial effects, and enhance resistance.

Prevention and treatment of axillary lymph node swelling

1. Cultivate a good lifestyle.

2. Maintain an optimistic and stable attitude, have healthy eating habits, eat more fruits and vegetables, etc., to enhance your immunity.

3. People who work in places with heavy kitchen fumes must protect themselves as much as possible, such as wearing masks, going out regularly to breathe some fresh air, and conducting inspections at least once a year.

4. Eliminate thick smoke, ethanol, drugs, radiation sources, fertilizers, noise, volatile harmful substances, and excessive amounts of harmful heavy metals.

Conclusion: Do we all understand the condition of the axillary lymph nodes? There are many reasons for swollen axillary lymph nodes, so we need to pay special attention. In addition, the treatment method is also very important. We need to pay special attention to the treatment method of swollen axillary lymph nodes in order to achieve better treatment.