lymph nodes

dear all
can some body tell me what is a lymphnode and how does it look like physically it sounds stupid but i really dont know so pls tell me
secondly where are lymphnode journly found on body exzample like in neck or back

[worried826]

Neck, armpit, and groin. If they are swollen up you will be able to feel them easily.

[tomyung]

thanx 4 ur reply
but like swelling or like they r hard to feel

[worried826]

You can feel them even when they arent swollen but when they are swollen they are larger and easier to fell.

Maybe you should ask this in a different forum for a better explanation.

[siteheld]

When i thought I was risk I went to google images an looked up lymph nodes and I got some really good images.
i don't know what they feel like when you have ARS so I can't help you there.Ask Teak
But again my nodes under my jaws, armpits and groin were really swollen for two weeks but I am HIV negative. So i guess symptoms don't mean anything.

[Uniquelymen]

Hi there,

If you are suspects your nodes are swelling, you should go see a doctor.  The doctor will be able to dignose if they are swelling.

Also, the nodes will get tender( apinful) to touch if we keep  "touching", "pinching", "measuring" them.