10 Shingles Symptoms
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6. Swollen Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes are a crucial component of a person’s immune system. They can be found all over our bodies, connected by a complex array of lymphatic vessels. The lymph nodes filter pathogens and play a very important role in cell-mediated immunity. Many conditions may cause lymph nodes to become swollen and depending on the cause and location of the inflammation, a specific group of lymph nodes located near the problem will swell.
Swollen lymph nodes are part of the second stage of shingles known as the acute eruptive phase. Depending on the location of the affected nerve, multiple lymph nodes can be involved. The most commonly affected lymph nodes are the ones in the axillae and the neck.
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