Lymphadenitis
Definition
- Lymphadenitis is the inflammation of a lymph node or group of lymph nodes.
Types of Acute Lymphadenitis
- Acute bacterial lymphadenitis
- Acute viral lymphadenitis
- Fungal lymphadenitis
Types of Chronic Lymphadenitis
- Tubercular lymphadenitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Cat-scratch disease
- Brucellosis
- Fungal lymphadenitis
Causes of Lymphadenitis
- Bacterial infections
- Viral infections
- Fungal infections
- Tuberculosis
- Cat-scratch disease
- Brucellosis
Clinical Features of Acute Lymphadenitis
- Sudden onset of swelling and tenderness in the affected lymph node
- Pain on palpation
- Fever
- Chills
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
Clinical Features of Chronic Lymphadenitis
- Chronic swelling and tenderness in the affected lymph node
- Pain on palpation
- Low-grade fever
- Weight loss
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
Investigations for Lymphadenitis
- Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)
- Imaging studies (CT or MRI)
- Biopsy
- Blood tests (complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein)
Complications of Lymphadenitis
- Abscess formation
- Fibrinoid necrosis
- Granulomatous reaction
- Suppurative lymphadenitis
Management of Lymphadenitis
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections
- Antiviral medications for viral infections
- Antifungal medications for fungal infections
- Rest and hydration
- Pain management
Homoeopathic Treatment of Acute Lymphadenitis
- Calcarea carbonica: for chronic swelling and pain
- Belladonna: for sudden onset of fever and pain
- Lachesis: for chronic inflammation and pain
- Bryonia: for pain and inflammation
- Arsenicum album: for general malaise and weakness
Homoeopathic Treatment of Chronic Lymphadenitis
- Calcarea carbonica: for chronic swelling and pain
- Tuberculinum: for chronic inflammation and pain
- Silica: for chronic inflammation and pain
- Calcarea phosphorica: for chronic inflammation and pain
- Phosphorus: for chronic inflammation and pain