Questions about lymphoma

[john911]

I have two questions:

What is the size of a suspicious lymph node compared to a normal sized one?

I have been having a feeling of something stuck in my throat and it is sore. The other night I drank two beers and ate alot of food I also took a viagra before that the sore throat got worse and it felt like it was closing. My body started to hurt. I have no swollen lymph nodes on my body except on my inner thighs there are two one on each side. They are both the same size about 1/4 of an inch and soft and rubbery and moveable. No family history of lymphoma and no other symptoms. What could be causing the alcohol reaction? I never had that type of reaction to alcohol before. Should I be worried?

[john911]

Thanks I appreciate it. Finally someone answered.

[PaulMD]

Alcohol is really a mucosal irritant, and progressive or continuous exposure of the mucosal lining of the throat may ultimately lead to irritation of inflammation.  It is unlikely that lymphoma is causing this, even the one's in your inquinal are are not suspicuous for such.  Lymphoma involved lymph nodes are usually progressively enlarging, painless, and is usually fixed to the underlying tissues.  These may also commonly be accompanied by fever and weight loss.  In your situation, it is important to hold off alcohol intake until symptoms can disappear.

Regards.