10 Causes of Swollen Lymph Nodes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #5: Sinus Infection
A sinus infection is one of the main causes of enlarged lymph nodes. Sinus infections also present with a stuffy nose. The lymph nodes will usually swell on the affected side, be noticeable by touch, and moveable. These swollen nodes are usually painless.
Each lymph node group is responsible for draining a certain area of the body. If the infection is left untreated, it spreads to other areas of the body and causes other lymph nodes to swell. Most people neglect their sinus problems for a long time. This can lead to swollen lymph nodes in many other parts of the body in addition to the submandibular region.
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