What are Lymph Nodes and Lymph Glands?
A lymph node or lymph gland is an oval-shaped organ of the immune system, distributed widely throughout the body including the armpit and stomach and linked by lymphatic vessels. Lymph nodes are garrisons of B, T, and other immunity cells. They are part of the lymphatic system, which carries fluid (lymph fluid), nutrients, and waste material between the body tissues and the bloodstream.
Location of Lymph Nodes?
Lymph nodes may be found singly or in groups. And they may be as small as the head of a pin or as large as an olive. Groups of lymph nodes can be felt in the neck, groin, and underarms. They are packed tightly with the white blood cells called lymphocytes and macrophages.
What are Swollen Lymph Nodes?
Lymph nodes are small cells surrounded by an outer membrane. The lymphocytes present in the nodes generate antibodies that fight foreign substances and gems. Due to some chronic infections such as inflammation, fever, infection, tuberculosis, cold and cough lymph node starts swelling which is known as swollen lymph nodes. The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is infection- viral, bacterial or parasitic.
Causes of Swollen Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes often swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, infection, or tumor develops in or near the lymph node. The glands on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat.
A rare cause of axillary swelling may be breast cancer or lymphoma.
The lymph nodes in the groin (femoral or inguinal lymph nodes) may swell from an injury or infection in the foot, leg, groin, or genitals.
In rare cases, testicular cancer, lymphoma, or melanoma may cause a lump in this area. Glands above the collarbone (supraclavicular lymph nodes) may swell from an infection or tumor in the areas of the lungs, breasts, neck, or abdomen.
Diagnosis of Swollen Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes can be diagnosed by biopsy whenever they are inflamed. To diagnose what might be causing your swollen lymph nodes your medical history will be helpful.
Thorough examination of your lymph nodes near the surface of your skin for size, tenderness, warmth and texture is required for its diagnosis.
Certain blood tests may be done to confirm or exclude the suspected underlying condition. The specific tests will depend on the suspected cause, but most likely will include a complete blood count (CBC), which helps evaluate your overall health and detect a range of disorders, including infections such as mononucleosis and leukemia.
Imaging studies like a chest X-ray or computerized tomography (CT) scan of the affected area may help determine potential sources of infection or find tumors. Lymph node biopsy. May be helpful to remove a sample from a lymph node or even an entire lymph node for microscopic examination. An extensional biopsy which removes a portion or all of a lymph node through an incision for analysis is also helpful.
Herbal Remedies for Swollen Lymph Nodes Glands
Planet Ayurveda provides best combination of effective herbal remedies such as Swollen Lymph Nodes Care Pack for ayurvedic treatment of swollen lymph nodes. These herbal remedies are prepared from using best quality herbs and strictly follow the principles of Ayurveda. All these herbal remedies of Planet Ayurveda are 100 percent pure, natural and vegetarian. These are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are safe to use as these are free from side effects.
Dosage
- Ashwagandha Capsules – Two capsules twice daily with warm water after meal
- Kanchnaar Guggul – Two tablets three times in a day with warm water after meal
- Curcumin Capsules – Two capsules twice daily with warm water after meal.
Products Description
1. Ashwagandha Capsules
Ashwagandha capsules are miraculous herbal products of Planet Ayurveda. These capsules are prepared from the pure extract of herb Ashwagandha. This herbal remedy for the swollen lymph nodes is quite effective to strength the lymphatic system. It has great medicinal importance in Ayurveda because it is packed with rejuvenating properties. Its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties help to provide the relief in the cases of swollen lymph nodes.
2. Kanchnaar Guggul
This is a wonderful herbal remedy for swollen lymph nodes in neck, groin, chest, full body, throat, neck, armpit, behind ear, under jaw or in children. Ayurvedic physicians use it popularly for all types of cancers, lymphomas, tonsillitis and lymphatic gland obstructions and to shrink various non-lymphatic growths like tumors and cysts of any body part. This is a herbal remedy made from various plants and herbs which are effective in shrinking all the swollen lymph nodes without causing side effects. Kachnaar is a wonderful plant and the bark of this plant is used in treatment of all types of Swollen lymph nodes due to any reason. The kachnaar guggul tablets contain many other ingredients as well as the bark of Kachnaar tree. Guggul is another tree and the gum resin from this tree is used to make these tablets. The gum resin contains guggulosterones, which are well researched using modern parameters and now proven to possess strong anti-inflammatory properties. The kachnaar guggul is a classical Ayurvedic preparation using several herbs combined together to get the desired results. The Kachnaar Guggul tablets are harmless, with no side effects and are useful in all types of swellings, swollen lymph nodes in any part of the body. They do not contain any chemicals, preservatives, synthetic drugs, steroids or heavy metals as they are made from 100 % plants and herbs only. Similarly other herbal supplements mentioned in the Swollen Lymph nodes healing Package are completely natural.
3. Curcumin Capsules
Along with the kanchnaar Guggul tablets, another wonderful spice from the eastern countries is Turmeric root powder. The Curcumin is a standardized extract of this rhizome of ginger family to yield 95 % curcuminoids ( active component of Turmeric). This is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory substances available in nature. The anti-inflammatory action can be compared to those of steroids and analgesics in modern medicines and several researches are done recently by scientists of various countries to prove this effect. The planet ayurveda curcumin capsules contain purified standardized extract of Turmeric active constituents ( Curcumin 95 % ) giving the maximum benefits in Swollen lymph nodes, Inflammatory conditions like arthritis, joint pains, fever, allergies, recurrent infections, tumors and cancers of all types.
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How Ayurvedic Treatment or Herbal Remedies Help to Deal with Swollen Lymph Nodes?
People search for herbal remedies as they know there is absolutely no point of worrying about side effects and these take care of health ailments in a natural way by treating the root cause. What Planet Ayurveda offers for Swollen Lymph Nodes – Swollen Lymph Nodes Care Pack consists of natural supplements which work in a synergetic manner to show their results. Natural formulations help to balance the three doshas (Tri energies) of body, also maintain proper flow of lymph.
Is There Need to Consult an Ayurveda Expert Before Using Any Nutraceutical Preparation?
Yes, it is always suggested to consult an ayurvedic physician before using any natural supplement. Dose, vehicle (Anupan), when to take etc. are very important things to keep in mind for better results.
