Lymph Infection & Node Swelling

Lymph infection and node swellings are a symptom of your lymphatic system either fighting something, cleansing & draining your body of toxic buildup or congestion.

The human immune system comprises two components that protect it against invading pathogens. The first line of defense is the innate immune system, a quick-acting response triggered immediately when a pathogen enters the body. The innate immune response responds the same regardless of the pathogen and attacks the pathogen for the first several days until the adaptive immune response can begin its attack.

The adaptive immune system is tailored specifically to the pathogen it is attacking. Once the immune system identifies an invader, draining lymph nodes recruit infection-fighting T-cells within 24 hours. During the next week or so, the T-cells proliferate and induce B-cells to produce antibodies specific to the invader. The result is swollen lymph nodes, which are the first sign that the adaptive immune system is in effect.

When bacteria enters your body it's your lymphatic system's job to attack, kill and clear the bacteria. Swelling occures as a result of extra activity within the nodes as they deal with the invading pathogens.

Cancer can also be a cause of swelling due to your body fighting these mutated cells.

When your body cleanses itself, there can be extra waste produce which needs to be eliminared. All this toxic produce needs to pass through the lymph nodes, causing them to expand and swell to cope with the extra load.

Congestion is another reason for swelling. It can inhibit the flow of fluids causing the affected area to become overloaded and swell due to the back up of fluids.

In most cases to reduce swelling, proper diet is needed. Increase life giving foods which strengthen the body & immune system and avoid foods which cause stagnation and inhibit the lymphatic system from functioning. Exercise and sufficient water consumption are also recommended.

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