swollen lymph nodes since 8h grade

[Archie283]

i have had these bad boys since i was in the 8th grade and to give you a idea of how long that is i am now out of high school..i was jus wonder since ive had these for about 7 years now and i ahve no symptoms of lymphoma..none except maybe being tired but i have always been tired since i was a kid..should i be concerned?..how long can you live with lymphoma? by the way.. the lymph nodes that are swollen are in my neck..on is on the left side and its the biggest but its not a inch..one near my collar bone but you wouldnt know it was there unless you felt around and i have a hard time finding it..and one on the back on my head dont even know if it is a lymph node or not..

[Archie283]

well i have had no blood work done at all..i think i may have gotten them after i got strep throat back in 8th grade or a ear infection..but i have other symptoms..i think it may be some sort of of auto immune diesease becaue about 2 years ago i developed vitiligo..but the lymph nodes are more like soft and very movable

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,

Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes) is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Other causes include allergic reactions, arthritis,autoimmune diseases, cancer, metabolic diseases, and an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

What is the constituency of the swollen lymph nodes? Soft nodes are most likely infection or inflammation, firm but rubbery nodes could be lymphoma and rock hard nodes are more likely from some other type of metastatic cancer not lymphoma.

The prognosis of lymphoma is quite good,but I think that you should get these lymph nodes evaluated from a physician.A FNAC will lead to confirmatory diagnosis.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted.Kind regards.

[Jules77733]

What kind of bloodwork have you had done recently, if any? A chronic EBV infection could cause this, as can the aforementioned lymphoma. I would definitely make a trip to the doctor's office to get the "bad boys" checked out.....