How to treat swollen lymph nodes

Female axillary lymph node enlargement may be caused by lymphadenitis, lymph node tuberculosis, breast cancer and other reasons, need to be treated according to the etiology.

1, lymphadenitis

is usually caused by infection, can lead to lymph node enlargement, may be accompanied by pain and fever and other symptoms. Treatment of lymphadenitis methods include the use of antibiotics, rest and local hot compress. Commonly used drugs are penicillin, cephalosporins, levofloxacin, etc.

2, lymph node

tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, can also lead to lymph node enlargement. Patients need to use anti-tuberculosis drugs, such as isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, etc.; if necessary, surgery may be needed to remove swollen lymph nodes.

3, breast cancer

breast cancer is a malignant tumor disease, cancer cells may metastasize to axillary lymph nodes, leading to lymph node enlargement. At this time, breast cancer treatment needs to be targeted, treatment methods include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc.