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Lymphadenitis - Symptom

Alternative Names

Lymph node infection; Lymph gland infection; Localized lymphadenopathy

Symptoms:

  • Swollen, tender, or hard lymph nodes
  • Red, tender skin over lymph node

Lymph nodes may feel soft and rubbery if an abscess has formed.

Signs and tests:

The doctor will perform a physical exam, which includes feeling your lymph nodes. The doctor may look for signs of injury around swollen lymph nodes.

A biopsy and culture of the affected area or node may reveal the cause of the inflammation. Blood cultures may reveal spread of infection to the bloodstream.

  • Reviewed last on: 6/25/2007
  • Cyrus Badshah, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University; Assistant Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Medical Director, Chest (TB)Clinic and Directly Observed Therapy Program, Harlem Hospital Center. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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