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Will Fagyal Treat Swollen Glands

Health Encyclopedia: Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnosis

Diagnosis


The doctor will first ask questions about the patient's medical history and perform a physical examination to detect any node enlargements. If these steps point to lymphoma, additional tests will be done to rule out other diseases or to confirm the diagnosis and extent of the lymphoma.

It is sometimes reasonable to wait a little while for the swelling and symptoms to go away before deciding that additional testing is necessary. In some cases, lymph node swelling may be due to a temporary...

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Hodgkin's Disease: Diagnosis
...ConditionsMany patients seek medical help for abnormally swollen lymph nodes (commonly referred to as swollen glands). Swollen glands can be caused by many conditions, most often infections, and... Read more »
Endometriosis: Causes
...filters fluid from around cells. It is an important part of the immune system. When people refer to swollen glands in the neck, they are usually referring to swollen lymph nodes. Common areas... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Conditions with Similar Symptoms
...fibromyalgia.AnemiaDiabetesInfections -- For example, infectious mononucleosis is marked by fatigue and swollen glands. It primarily affects adolescents and young adults. Some patients may have... Read more »
Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
...fever 8 to 14 days after vaccination, but they are rare and almost never have any long-term effects.Swollen Glands. The live-mumps vaccine can cause mild swelling in the glands that are situated... Read more »
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