US Medical Term · symptoms
Lymph Node Swelling
Inflamación de los ganglios linfáticos
Also: Ganglios inflamados (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Lymph Node Swelling |
| Spanish (Español) | Inflamación de los ganglios linfáticos |
| Chinese (中文) | 淋巴結腫大 |
| Korean (한국어) | 림프절 종대 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Sưng hạch bạch huyết |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pamamaga ng lymph node |
| Portuguese (Português) | Inchaço dos gânglios linfáticos |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ต่อมน้ำเหลืองโต |
| Japanese (日本語) | リンパ節腫脹 |
What it means
Lymph nodes are small glands found in the neck, armpits, and groin that help fight infection. When they swell, it is usually because your body is fighting a nearby infection such as a cold, ear infection, or strep throat, and they return to normal size once the infection resolves. Persistent swelling lasting more than two to four weeks, nodes that are hard, fixed, or painless, or swollen nodes in multiple areas of the body may indicate a more serious condition such as lymphoma, leukemia, or another infection requiring evaluation. See your doctor for proper assessment.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have a swollen lump in my neck that has been there for several weeks.
Tengo un bulto inflamado en el cuello que lleva varias semanas ahí.
The lumps under my arms are not painful but they are getting bigger.
Los bultos debajo de los brazos no duelen pero están creciendo.
I noticed swollen glands in my neck and I also have a fever.
Noté ganglios inflamados en el cuello y también tengo fiebre.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
R59 Enlarged lymph nodesRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026