Generalized lymphadenopathy is the simultaneous increase of several groups of lymph nodes that are not located next to each other. Enlarged lymph nodes are considered when their size in diameter reaches a centimeter or even more.
Causes of generalized lymphadenopathy
To cause inflammation of the lymph nodes may be of a different nature:
- malignant;
- fungal;
- infectious;
- autoimmune.
Among the most common causes of persistent generalized lymphadenopathy are:
- hyperthyroidism;
- Kaposi's sarcoma;
- brucellosis ;
- lupus erythematosus;
- rheumatoid arthritis;
- viral hepatitis ;
- pharyngitis;
- histiocytosis;
- lymphoma;
- syphilis;
- Tularemia;
- amyloidosis.
In addition, sometimes an ailment occurs against the background of taking certain medications.
Symptoms of generalized lymphadenopathy
The main manifestation of the disease is the formation of cones. The swelling is painful, and some patients do not get any discomfort at all. Among other signs of lymphadenopathy:
- a sharp decrease in body weight;
- swelling;
- temperature increase;
- excessive sweating;
- enlargement of the liver and spleen.
Treatment of generalized lymphadenopathy
For each patient, therapy is selected individually. Preliminary, the cause of inflammation of the lymph nodes is determined. Almost always cope with the ailment of drugs such as:
- Atenolol;
- Phenytoin;
- Iodide;
- Allopurinol;
- Primidone;
- Sulindak;
- Captopril.
In rare cases, surgical intervention and complete removal of the affected gland may be required. If you adhere to proper nutrition, a healthy way of life and regularly take immunity-strengthening complexes, all the troubles associated with lymphadenopathy can be avoided.