Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Cause Of Swollen Lymph Nodes?

I had a lumbar puncture yesterday and I woke up this morning with neck pain and swollen lymph nodes and nightsweats. I also have horrible pains in my ankles and leg bones all the way up to my lower back. I'm more concerned about the swollen lymph nodes, is this a sign of infection or is it normal?
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
Report Abuse
Neurologist 's  Response
Hello!

Welcome on Healthcaremagic!

Your symptoms could be related to an infection. I can not conclude that the infection is related to the lumbar puncture.
Anyway, I would recommend consulting with your physician for a careful physical check up and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, blood electrolytes).

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Lymphadenopathy


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Cause Of Swollen Lymph Nodes?

Hello! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! Your symptoms could be related to an infection. I can not conclude that the infection is related to the lumbar puncture. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with your physician for a careful physical check up and some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, blood electrolytes). Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida