Inflammation and pain of lymph nodes under the arm

A huge role in the state of human health is played by the lymphatic system. Its main function is to stop the spread of infection, by absorbing( resorbing) the protein components and then returning them to the bloodstream system. It represents a kind of transport highway that removes waste materials and ensures the purity of the intercellular space.

Lymph nodes protect the body from infections and are the main source of cells, the main function of which is the production of certain antibodies. The purity of the process is determined by the immune response of cells, whose low potential, contributes to infection in the blood and the development of lymphadenitis in various parts of the human body, including inflammation of the lymph nodes under the mouse.

Causes of inflammation of the lymph nodes by the mouse

Lymph nodes under the armpits filter the lymph coming from the area of ​​the hand, shoulder, shoulder-scapula and breast glands. In a healthy state, they are no more than 1 cm. And are not palpated when palpated. Any change in their structure and condition - the cohesion between the skin and themselves, impaired mobility and painful symptoms, always indicate the development of any pathologies.

The cause of inflammation of the lymph nodes under the arm is due to a variety of factors. This is primarily acute processes of bacterial infections in the zone of lymph drainage, passing through the lymph nodes in the hollow of the armpits. The source of infection are various strains of coccal microorganisms.

Often the inflammatory reaction of the lymph nodes by the armpits is manifested:

1. In the form of the immune status response to the inflammation of breast tissue, mastopathy or tumor localization;
2. Due to specific inflammatory processes caused by mycobacteria in chronic granulomatosis or tuberculosis;
3. Due to adenovirus infection, accompanied by catarrhal phenomena. Repeated viral synthesis( replication) in tissues, provokes an intensified lymphatic drainage and reactive enlargement of the lymph nodes;
4. It is not uncommon for a child to be diagnosed as having inflammatory reactions under the arm, as a result of cat scratching.

Often, at people located to atypia, to pathological changes and inflammatory processes in the lymph nodes of the armpits lead skin pathologies - recurrent inflammatory processes of the dermis and epidermis( atopic dermatitis, dermatosis, eczema).

This is due to the long-running allergic process, leading to an excessive accumulation of toxins and protein breakdown substances in the foci of inflammatory processes. It causes an increased burden on the lymph vessels when they are removed, as a result - an increase in the nodes.

Signs and symptoms of inflammation

Inflammatory process of axillary lymph nodes passes in isolation, has a catarrhal and purulent stage of the flow, manifested by acute or chronic form.

Acute catarrhal inflammation

This process manifests itself quite often, but proceeds in a mild form. There is soreness, enlargement and compaction of the nodes. They do not lose mobility during palpation. Perhaps redness and swelling of surrounding tissue. The patient's condition worsens, there is slight subfebrile condition and discomfort when moving by hand.

The mild course of the disease can pass at all without any signs, the body can cope with the pathology on its own, but the risk of axillary node inflammation in the chronic form of the flow is high.

Purulent inflammation of the lymph nodes

Purulent inflammation presents the greatest danger. In the structural tissue of the node, there is a pustular abscess or even a few. The knot itself is painful and motionless. Adjacent tissues are hyperemic, subject to alteration and melting. It is possible to solder the nodes to the skin.

In this state, the nodes are not able to provide protective filtration - they themselves are a threat to the spread of infection, as they become a source of infection. A serious condition is manifested by fever, heat and signs of intoxication.

After a while, under the action of melting the purulent capsule, fistulous passages are formed through which rotted tissues and purulent mass are released. But an independent breakthrough of pus does not mean that it will flow out completely.

If you do not immediately begin treatment of inflammation of the lymph node under the arm, the process of suppuration can continue, and the next time you will open up and provoke sepsis. Necrosis of the site itself is rare - with possible infection with bubonic plague.

Chronic inflammation

Often, various chronic sluggish infectious pathologies in the body contribute to the manifestation of chronic inflammatory reactions in the lymph nodes of the axillary zone. This feature is sometimes a kind of marker of tuberculosis or syphilis. Symptomatology is little expressed, the nodes are mobile, although the soreness is increased insignificantly.

Although, lymph node enlargement may be a physiological feature in some patients, but nodes that never come to normal are a sure sign of a chronic inflammatory process. Only a thorough examination can give an assessment of the condition.

Diagnostic examination

In all controversial and doubtful cases, by the definition of the cause of inflammation of the lymph node under the arm, biopsy and puncture of lymph nodes are performed. A complex blood test( clinical, biochemical, serological and immunological study) is prescribed.

As complementary techniques, ultrasound and X-ray examination are used. It is necessary to carry out an exclusive or confirming differential diagnosis for breast cancer, lymphoma, lymphatic leukemia, and cancer of the lymph nodes themselves.

A diagnostic examination is conducted by a therapist and surgeon. According to the indications, an advisory method can be recommended in a hematologist or oncohematologist, which will help to determine exactly what the inflammation of the lymph nodes is under the mouse. With the confirmation of the tumor process, the treatment will go on a completely different "channel".

Tactics for the treatment of inflamed lisfofoules

Treatment of inflammation of the lymph nodes by mouse begins with the elimination of the cause that caused the pathology.

Adenovirus infection is stopped by antiviral drugs, skin pathologies - antihistamine and hormonal drugs. Antifungicidal substances are fungal diseases. Surgical treatment is subject to purulent formations in the areas of carpal and shoulder-blade localization.

They are divided into purulent furunculosis and phlegmonous formations. Under any conditions, outflow from purulent foci goes through the lymph nodes located under the armpits. Inflammatory reactions in the nodes can pass and independently, if the main infectious focus is eliminated in time.

• For the removal of inflammation of the lymph nodes under the arm, antibiotics are prescribed - penicillin group drugs and medicines of a subgroup of beta-lactam antibiotics. Such treatment is justified if it is impossible to find out the cause of infection by lymphatic sowing.
• Anti-inflammatory non-steroid drugs - Ibuquin, Nurofen or Paracetamol are prescribed to eliminate fever and anesthesia.

The elimination of allergens and the reduction of edema are achieved by the action of antihistamines. With regard to purulent focal formations, here without opening and draining the hearth can not do.

Until the complete disappearance of pus, the wound is treated with antiseptics - Miramistine, Furacilin, or any other disinfecting drug at the doctor's choice, followed by the application of a sterile bandage with Levomecol ointment or its analogues. Wound healing is accompanied by scar formation. To reduce their growth, apply the gel "Kontraktubeks" or conduct cauterization of excessive granulations.

Patients are important to know - independent heating with inflammatory reactions in the nodes of the lymphatic system, before revealing the true cause, is inadmissible .Under the lymphadenitis, the tumor pathology can hide, and the heating will only accelerate the development of the disease.

Which doctor should I contact?

There are many causes of inflammation of the lymph nodes under the arm. Each of them is treated by a certain specialist - phthisiatrician, infectious disease specialist, oncologist, immunologist and so on.

Of course you can visit them all in turn, but in order to save time, you should contact the local therapist, who will identify the exact cause and send for treatment to a specific doctor.