What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes Post Alcohol Intake?

Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2015

Question: Hello, i am a 31 year old female. I have been feeling quite fatigued for a while to the point where i have had to go to part time work. I have been seeing my GP about this.

Yesterday about 30 mins afer finishing 2 glasses of wine i noticed that my glands were sore. I also noticed that i was quite tipsy considering i only had 2 glasses.
I googled it as it i had not experenced this before and saw that it was a symptom of lymphoma. Is it possible that it my be something else lass serious?
Is it worth me mentioning to my GP next time i see her?

Btw... My blood tests came bacl negitive for eveything.

I also have a little lump in my groin. I dont know if this is related but thought i would let you know.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
For now, monitor only!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this swollen gland that you have reported. Please, this is not a symptom of lymphoma. Lymphoma presents with large and painless glands. This is not what you had. Also, with perfectly fine laboratory tests the last time. there is little to be concerned about. For now, monitor only. The most common cause of swollen and glands are infections and not lymphoma. This swollen gland will certainly regress and needs no medical atteThe most common cause of swollen and glands are infections and not lymphoma.

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