Is inguinal lymphadenopathy dangerous?

The article was consulted professionally by Master, Dr. Le Thi Minh Huong – Emergency Resuscitation Doctor – Resuscitation – Emergency Department – Share99 Nha Trang International Hospital. The doctor has more than 06 years of experience in medical examination and treatment, emergency and emergency resuscitation.

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Inguinal lymphadenopathy is an inflammation of the nodes in the inguinal region, often caused by sexually transmitted infections.

1. What is inguinal lymphadenopathy swelling syndrome?

Inguinal is the area between the legs and the pelvis. Inguinal ganglia are divided into 2 groups of ganglia that are shallow and deep-lying. The lymph node is responsible for the circulation of lymphatic flow back to the circulating system. Swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes is a symptom of diseases of the legs, lower abdomen, anus, and external genitals.

Inguinal lymphadenitis syndrome is an inflammation of the lymph nodes in the inguinal region, which can be painful and may have pus. When these ganglia break off, they will resemble ulcers in the inguinal region. Inguinal lymphadenopathy can occur in both men and women, often caused by sexually transmitted infections.

Lymph nodes may swell on one or both sides of the inguinal. Normal ganglia will be about 1cm in size, and if the size is 1.5cm or more, it will be considered abnormal.

2. Causes of swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes

There are many causes that can cause inguinal lymph nodes to swell, however common causes are infections, cancers or medications and vaccines.

2.1 Infection

Infection of the system can cause swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes such as infections in the leg area, or genital areas including:

  • Sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis spiral cause syphilis, hypo-orange bacterium causes hypo-orange disease, gonorrhea, herpes,…
  • Epstein-Barr virus infection.
  • Plague.
  • Toxoplasma infection, which may be accompanied by some other symptoms such as aches, headaches, fever,…

Toxoplasma gondii

Toxoplasma infection causes swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes

2.2 Tumors and cancers

Tumors and many types of cancers in the area are lymphaticly circulating by inguinal lymph nodes that will cause swelling such as:

  • Leucemia: cancer of the hematological agency consists of the lymphatic system and bone marrow.
  • Lymphoma is also known as lymphoma. There are two types of lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
  • The tumors have pelvic properties and can metalyse to the anus, vagina and cause swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes.
  • Testion cancer.

2.3 Vaccines and medicines

  • Some vaccines can cause swelling of the lymph nodes such as measles, mums, ty ty ty tyid and rubella.
  • Drugs that cause side effects that swell the lymph nodes, however rare: allopurinol drugs for Gout, penicillin, phenytoin and carbamazepin treat bipolar and bipolar disorders, pyrimethamine for malaria,…

2.4 System diseases

Systemic diseases that cause inguinal lymphadenopathy such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematitis, sarcoido,…

There is also lymphadenitis, tuberculosis can also cause swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes.

rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes

3. Clinical symptoms

Common symptoms of inguinal lymphadenopathy include:

  • Lymph nodes on the inguinal side are large on one side or on both sides.
  • Ulcers, blisters, small aggregates of the area, previous or accompanying genitals.
  • Other manifestations in the skin or mucous membranes include: purulent, dodgy, peachy rashes pay special attention to wounds in the palms and feet.
  • Fever or no fever.

4. Is inguinal lymphadenopathy dangerous?

Enlarged lymph nodes are symptoms of some infections such as syphilis, hypo-oranges and lymphoma,… Therefore, the doctor can rely on the examination of the lymph nodes, the condition of the lymph nodes along with other manifestations to diagnose these diseases.

4.1. Syphilis lymphadenitis

Syphilis in phase I: lymph nodes are usually enlarged, mobile, and the common local ganglia are on one side of the inguinal, among them one that is much larger than the rest.

Syphilis in Phase II: The lymph node spreads to the sides of the inguinal and many other places such as: neck, armpits, under the jaw. In addition, the patient is accompanied by other manifestations including:ẩnsing, mucosal plaque, digging, hair loss, possible fever …

4.2. Hypo-orange lymphadenitis

Patients with hypo-orange, lymphadenitis will appear after 2 weeks when there are hypo-orange ulcers. Lymphadenitis usually appears only on one side of the inguinal. Lymph nodes present with redness, heat, swelling, and pain. Purulent rupture lymph nodes are colored like chocolate, forming long-healing ulcers with lava banks.

4.3. Lymphadenitis caused by willow lymphoma

Lymphadenitis caused by willow lymphoma usually appears several days, or weeks after vesicles, small aggregates or ulcers. Lymphadenitis is usually found on one side of the inguinal. The inflammatory ganglia form a mass, and are not mobile, softening then flowing pus out into several holes or tunnels that are content. Long-term progressive disease may be accompanied by anal inflammation, rectum, anal stenosis, and fistulas around the anus.

4.4 Support tests

Diagnostic support experiments such as syphilis diagnosis include: RPR or VDRL, TPHA.

swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes

Swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes

5. How to treat swelling of the inguinal lymph nodes?

For any suspected inguinal lymphadenopathy caused by sexually transmitted diseases, health officials need to identify and treat both partners. To treat the symptoms of swelling of the lymph nodes, the doctor needs to find the cause of swelling of the lymph nodes caused by a certain disease. However, inguinal lymphadenopathy swelling is not always caused by a certain infection, which can be benign lymph nodes.

Large, soft, press-pressed swollen nodes can be sucked through the healing skin as prescribed by the doctor. If the injection of incisions and the circulation of these lymph nodes can slow down the healing process of the wound, the doctor will consider whether to perform a suction poke.

Currently, sexually transmitted infections are increasing in the community, especially among young people with unsafe sexual activity. In particular, some common diseases such as syphilis, hypo-orange and willow lymphatic granules are prone to the risk of inguinal lymphadenopathy.

Healthcare workers should provide information and advise patients on some necessary contents such as: consequences of the disease left when not treated properly, need to follow the prescribed treatment regimen and come to re-examine by appointment.

In particular, encourage the patient to inform his or her sexuality and to treat the whole sexuality. Patients should be encouraged and instructed to use condoms to prevent HIV/AIDS infections and sexually transmitted infections.

In summary, inguinal lymphadenitis syndrome is a symptom of a certain disease and is usually a sexually transmitted, bacterial infection,… Therefore, when there are abnormal signs, it is necessary to immediately go to a medical facility for timely examination and treatment.

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About: John Smith

b1ffdb54307529964874ff53a5c5de33?s=90&r=gI am the author of Share99.net. I had been working in Vinmec International General Hospital for over 10 years. I dedicate my passion on every post in this site.

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