Swollen lymph nodes and Parkinson's disease Posted: 05-10-08 08:42am
I have a couple of questions. My first one
is I have alot of swollen lymph
nodes(under my arms and in the creases of
my legs-up at the pubic area) now I have
recently noticed a small lump(pea sized)
behind my left ear, is that a lymph node
also?If so, why are they all popping up
like this?
And about my mother's hand tremors.Her
doctor told her that he didn't think she
has Parkinsons Disease but hasn't ran any
tests to be sure.Even if it's not can't he
still give her some meds for Parkinsons
Disease and see if it helps?Her hands
shake constantly, so bad that she can't
hold a cup of coffee without most of it
sloshing out.It effects her life so bad
that she really doesn't have one.They
never seem better and she's had them for
years, I think they keep getting worse.
So, can you help me with any of these
questions?
Thank you.(who ever you are)
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General Community Chat Answer A4111 Posted: 05-15-08 16:41pm
1. That small lump behind the left ear
could be a swollen lymph node but I
can’t be sure without an examination.
All those swollen lymph nodes
(lymphadenopathy) could indicate an
infection or a lymph tumor. Several
diagnostic procedures should be done to
find out the reason for this generalized
lymphadenopathy. You may want to consult
your primary health provider about this
and a hematologist, if necessary.
2. There are no specific tests for
Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease
is diagnosed only according to the
clinical symptoms and signs. Tremor,
muscle stiffness (rigor) and poor
movements are the 3 major symptoms/signs
of Parkinson's disease. Tremor, alone, can
be due to many other reasons beside
Parkinson's disease: lesions in the
cerebellum, endocrine disorders,
neuropathies, medicines, poisoning, etc.
You need to consult a neurologist about
this.
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