an enlarged movable lymphnode is a sign of:
- A. inflammation
- B. malignant
- C. normal lymph node
- D. any of the above
Why is my lymph node swollen and moving?
Swollen lymph nodes usually occur as a result of infection from bacteria or viruses. Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer. Your lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital role in your body's ability to fight off infections.
Are moveable lymph nodes normal?
A normal lymph node that's reacting to just an infection is small, it's well-defined and a little rubbery, and usually moves. The lymph nodes that you got to worry about, however ,are going to be the ones that are matted, that are large, more than say maybe a half-inch around and they don't move very well.
Are movable lymph nodes a good sign?
A softer lump that moves when you push it can be a healthy lymph node, a lipoma, or other harmless condition. A cancerous lymph node is usually hard and immovable.
What does a movable lymph node mean?
A soft, tender and moveable lymph node usually indicates that it's fighting infection (not surprising at this time of the year). Nodes containing a spread of cancer are usually hard, painless and don't move. Nodes are found in many different parts of the body & any of them can swell if dealing with an infection.