Infected Lymph Node

To understand the consequences of swollen lymph nodes and what they mean, we need to understand the primary functions of the lymph nodes as well as the lymphatic system which houses these nodes. Lymph nodes are the points in the body where infectious agents and foreign substances are confronted by the body’s immune system. Hence, it can be stated that most infections that a body contracts, has at one point been fought by the immune system at a certain area of the body where lymph nodes can be found. The lymph nodes are, thus commonly referred to as the cleaners of the human body.

The lymphatic system is a component of the body’s immune system and is made up of ducts and lymph nodes that are spread throughout the body. Lymph is a substance that contains white blood cells or lymphocytes, fluid from the intestines and red blood cells and before being allowed re-entry into the blood stream, needs to pass through several of these nodes.

Swollen lymph nodes can be caused by a number of reasons. A few of them include an infection which will tend to increase the number of white blood cells when they came in contact with foreign substances: cancer when the lymph is brought to the node from an area of the body that is infected with the cancer, viral infections such as a common cold. However, when initially diagnosing the condition, first you must rule out causes like tonsillitis, dental infection or chronic sinusitis creating the swelling as these tend to be very common.

Swollen lymph nodes will sometimes be accompanies by other symptoms like a skin infection, a sore throat, a chronic cough may develop as a result of a swollen lymph node that is set deep within the body. In the case the swelling is on a deep set lymph node, you will not be able to see the swelling and will only be able to identify this after medical tests have been carried out. Affected persons might also experience a running nose, a sore throat and fever.

The treatment for a person suffering from swollen lymph nodes, also called lymphadenitis, is normally directed toward the underlying cause. For example, if it is brought on by a bacterial infection, this will be the focus of the treatment. Lymph node swelling can also be brought on by immune disorders like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.

Exercise 6. Translate into English.

Верхня ліва ділянка тіла; вірусні інфекції; глибинний лімфатичний вузол; грудна протока; залишки клітин; збирати надлишок рідини; клінічні прояви; лімфоденопа́тія; мигдалеподібні залози; міжклітинна рідина; ненаскрізні трубчасті органи; нижня ділянка тіла; нотиличний нерв; пахова ділянка; периферійні органи; плазматичні клітини; просочування крові; псоріаз; розгалужена система; розташований по ходу лімфатичних судин; системні ураження; Т- та B-лімфоцити; у стані фізіологічного дисбалансу; утворювати лімфатичні протоки; ушкодження тканин; фільтрувати протікаючу лімфу; шкірні захворювання.

Exercise 7. Translate into Ukrainian.

Administration of drugs;;biological filters; chyle; component of the body’s immune system; confront; digested fats; endocrine disorders; immune disorders; immunity; join together; lumbar nerve; lupus; lymphadenitis; lymphatic duct; lymphoid tissue; neck region; oval-/bean-shaped structures; rheumatoid arthritis; small intestine; small masses; spleen; structurally similar to; subclavian vein; tonsillitis; triglycerides; tumoral diseases; upper right side of the body; vasculature.

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