Your lymph nodes may be small, but they’re mighty – these tiny structures filter out everything from a cold to cancer.
But is it okay for your lymph nodes to be swollen?
Maybe, says Vipra Sharma, MD, MPH, an oncologist with Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute.
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“If you get a simple cold or more serious infection such as pneumonia – or even if you get something basic like poison ivy or dental infection – your lymph nodes work to protect your body,” Dr. Sharma says.
But sometimes the swelling can be a sign of something more serious. Dr. Sharma explains how you can tell the difference. For the full article, click here.
