2023年2月9日 · Occipital lymph nodes are those found on the back of your head, near the base of your skull. Healthcare professionals may also call them posterior cervical lymph nodes. Read on to learn about...

2024年1月10日 · Many lymph nodes are located in your head and neck region. Lymph nodes that frequently swell are in this area, as well as in your armpits and groin area. Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that something is wrong somewhere in your body.

2017年7月16日 · Lymph nodes, including your occipital lymph nodes, are usually about the size of a small pea or bean and in normal circumstances, can’t be felt. However, infections or disease can cause lymphatic fluid to build up in the nodes causing them to swell to a much larger size.

2024年1月18日 · Usually, if only the occipital lymph nodes become swollen, it means that a person has some kind of infection or inflammation on their head or scalp. In this article, we look at the causes...

6 天之前 · You can feel swollen lymph nodes in the neck, above the clavicle, in the groin and armpits, and in the back of your head above hairline. The lymph nodes above the clavicle are called supraclavicular lymph node, whereas the lymph nodes at the back of your head are called occipital lymph node.

2017年8月30日 · Generally, the location of a swollen lymph node indicates the area of the infection with certain exceptions. A lump found on the back of the skull or swelling of the occipital lymph nodes...

2017年12月23日 · Occipital lymph nodes are lymph nodes found at the back of the head and near the skull’s occipital bone. Similar to other lymph nodes, occipital lymph nodes are linked to lymphatic vessels, and therefore have an active role in the immune defense system.

2022年12月22日 · Your occipital lymph nodes are at the base of your head. Usually, you don’t notice these glands. When they swell, you may be able to see or feel an oval lump of tissue. Bacteria, ringworm, rubella, and mononucleosis are infections that can …

Swollen lymph nodes are your body’s natural reaction to illness or infection. These small lumps are soft, tender and often painful. The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is an upper respiratory infection, but they can have many causes. If they’re enlarged with no obvious cause, see your healthcare provider to rule out something more serious.

2024年12月16日 · Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw or on either side of the neck may hurt when you turn your head in a certain way or you’re chewing food. They can often be felt simply by running your hand...