(R59) Enlarged lymph nodes

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1 256 010 in individuals diagnosis enlarged lymph nodes confirmed
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7 621 deaths with diagnosis enlarged lymph nodes
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1% mortality rate associated with the disease enlarged lymph nodes

Diagnosis enlarged lymph nodes is diagnosed Men are 11.95% more likely than Women

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Men receive the diagnosis enlarged lymph nodes

3 614 (0.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis enlarged lymph nodes

4 007 (0.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease enlarged lymph nodes - Men and Women aged 60-64

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94

Disease Features enlarged lymph nodes

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Enlarged lymph nodes - what does this mean

Enlarged lymph nodes occur when the body is fighting an infection or other illness. the lymph nodes become swollen as a result of the body's immune system responding to the infection and producing more white blood cells to fight it. this causes the lymph nodes to become enlarged and sometimes painful.

What happens during the disease - enlarged lymph nodes

Enlarged lymph nodes are caused by an abnormal accumulation of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, in the lymph nodes. this can be due to a variety of causes, including infections, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and certain types of cancer. in some cases, the cause of the lymph node enlargement is unknown.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Blood tests
  • Imaging tests (e.g. X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan)
  • Lymph node biopsy
  • Lymph node aspiration
  • Lymph node scintigraphy

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: Reduce the size of enlarged lymph nodes.
  • Diagnose the cause of the enlarged lymph nodes
  • Prescribe antibiotics, if necessary
  • Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications
  • Prescribe immune-suppressing medications, if necessary
  • Prescribe steroids, if necessary
  • Prescribe radiation therapy, if necessary
  • Recommend lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet
  • Recommend avoiding smoking and alcohol
  • Recommend drinking plenty of fluids
  • Monitor the patient's condition regularly
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8 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Enlarged lymph nodes - Prevention

Enlarged lymph nodes can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding contact with people who may be infected with a virus or bacteria. additionally, practicing proper hygiene, such as washing your hands regularly, can also help to prevent the spread of disease and reduce the risk of enlarged lymph nodes.

Specified forms of the disease

(R59.0) Localized enlarged lymph nodes
(R59.1) Generalized enlarged lymph nodes
(R59.9) Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified