What are the symptoms of superficial lymphadenopathy

Lymph node enlargement is a common problem in clinical practice, and superficial lymph node enlargement is one of its types. Superficial lymph node enlargement can be clinically divided into benign and malignant, and the symptoms are more obvious. This disease has a great impact on the patient's body, so you must be careful during treatment. The symptoms of superficial lymph node enlargement are also related to the progression of the disease.

1. Benign swelling

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

2. Malignant swelling

It includes malignant tumors originating in the lymph nodes, such as lymphoma, lymphocytic leukemia and malignant histiocytosis, as well as lymph node metastasis of other malignant tumors, such as lung cancer, gastric cancer and breast cancer. Clinically, the disease presents a malignant course.

3. Between benign and malignant

Such as angioprimitive immunocytic lymphadenopathy and angiofollicular lymphadenopathy. It often starts out benign but can become malignant and fatal.

4. Prevention

Develop good living habits, maintain a good attitude, stable emotions, have healthy eating habits, eat more fruits and vegetables, etc., to improve your immunity. People who must work in areas with heavy oil smoke should try to protect themselves, such as wearing a mask, going out regularly to breathe some fresh air, and getting a check-up at least once a year. Keep away from smoke, alcohol, drugs, radiation, pesticides, noise, volatile harmful gases, toxic and harmful heavy metals, etc.