Among the range of uncomfortable symptoms, swollen lymph nodes tend to spark feelings of dread. They can become quite large, feel tender to the touch, and signal a wide variety of illnesses, from ...

At this point in the pandemic, you’re fairly familiar with the laundry list of possible COVID-19 symptoms, including a fever, chills, body aches, a dry cough, shortness of breath, and a loss of taste ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You might experience swollen lymph nodes—small, bean-shaped glands throughout your entire body—on your ...

Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit may indicate an infection, injury, or disease that requires medical attention. However, it’s usually not a sign of cancer. Lymph nodes are critical parts of the ...

The last time you visited your doctor for a sore throat, they may have felt for potential inflammation in your neck. That's ...

Swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes may occur as a reaction to infection or due to metastatic cancer. This type of swelling typically occurs just above a person’s collarbone. Lymph nodes are part of ...

Dear Dr. Douma: A few weeks ago, both my kids and I caught colds and got lumps forming in our necks. These were painful, but otherwise didn't seem to cause any problems. Now the lumps have gone away ...

Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to allergens like pet dander, pollen, mold, certain foods, or medications. Allergy symptoms may include a runny nose, congestion, coughing, wheezing, ...