Question

Common pathology of lymphatic system including signs, symptoms and what may cause these diseases or conditions?

Answer 1

1. Lymphedema- swelling in an arm or leg caused by a lymphatic system blockage.The condition is caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system, part of the immune and circulatory systems. The main symptom is Swelling of part or all of your arm or leg, including fingers or toes,feeling of heaviness or tightness,restricted range of motion,aching or discomfort.
2. Lymphadenopathy - it is a disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size or consistency.Causes of generalized lymphadenopathy include infections, autoimmune diseases, malignancies, histiocytoses, storage diseases, benign hyperplasia, and drug reactions.
3. Hodgkin's disease/hodgkin's lymphoma-Cancer of part of the immune system called the lymphatic system.Patient with this condition experience lymph nodes in the neck, armpits or groin may swell. Fatigue, fever and chills,itching, night sweats, swollen lymph nodes, or weight loss.
4. Lymphadenitis-enlargement in one or more lymph nodes, usually due to infection.Swelling in the body parts is the main symptom.it occurs when the glands become enlarged by swelling, often in response to bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
5. Lymphangitis-inflammation of the lymphatic channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel.In humans the main cause is Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A strep).The main symptoms are fever and chills,enlarged and tender lymph nodes, armpit, or groin,headache,loss of appetite,muscle aches.