10 Symptoms of Scarlet Fever
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Swollen Neck Glands
Lymph nodes are found in locations throughout the body, as well as in the back of the throat (tonsils). They help to protect the body from disease by filtering potentially harmful germs from the body’s fluids. They are also where you will find a lot of white blood cells, ready to be called into action to fight for the body.
Some of these lymph nodes are found in the neck area, and they can become swollen when we are ill. This is because they are working harder than usual to help combat the disease. These swellings are not usually something to be concerned about in themselves.
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