Lymphadenitis
Lymphadenitis is the inflammation of one or more lymph nodes, generally as a response to a nearby infection. The lymph nodes are part of the body's defense system and can swell when they fight microorganisms.
Common symptoms: enlarged and painful nodes, redness or warmth in the area, sometimes fever and general malaise.
Common causes: infections from bacteria or viruses in the throat, skin, ears, or teeth are usually behind the picture.
Which specialist treats it? The internist and the infectious disease physician evaluate the origin of the lymphadenitis and guide the workup. When the nodes enlarge, hurt, or do not go away over time, it is advisable to have a professional check them to determine the cause.
Data on 5 doctors who treat lymphadenitis
Specialties that treat lymphadenitis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in lymphadenitis
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. José Ivan Inclan Reyes
Dr. Clemen Domínguez Barrera
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Juan Carlos Anda Garay
Dr. Gabriel Augusto Fuentes Esparza
Dr. Guadalupe Gordillo Pérez
Dr. José A. Pruneda Padilla
Dr. Francisco Marcial González
Frequently asked questions
What is lymphadenitis?
Lymphadenitis is the inflammation of one or more lymph nodes, generally as a response to a nearby infection. The lymph nodes are part of the body's defense system and can swell when they fight microorganisms.
Which doctor treats lymphadenitis?
Lymphadenitis is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, internist.