Duration of lymph node swelling

Lymphadenopathies usually disappear again when the triggering infection is over. This can last from a few days to two weeks, occasionally longer. Lymph node swellings can also last longer than four weeks, for example as an expression of systemic diseases such as rheumatism or lupus erythematosus. In general, however, any lymph node swelling that persists for longer than four weeks should be clarified by a physician, as it could also be a malignant disease, i.e. cancer.

Symptoms of lymph node swelling

Swollen lymph nodes show different symptoms depending on their cause and condition. Inflammatory and infectious diseases, such as tonsillitis, can cause reddening and painful swelling of the lymph node.Depending on the position of the lower jaw, this can also hurt when chewing. Furthermore, the lymph node can also be overheated in such cases.

In the context of an infection, fever and fatigue can occur as accompanying symptoms. Depending on the underlying disease, other signs of infection such as coughing or rhinitis can also occur. With malignant diseases such as cancer, but also with rheumatic diseases, the swelling of lymph nodes can be painless, but very hard and immovable.

It is then usually not reddened and also not overheated. In addition, accompanying symptoms such as night sweat, fever, fatigue and weight loss can occur. Other secondary symptoms depend on the underlying disease.

Abscess in the lower jaw

An abscess is a localized inflammation that has become encapsulated and is located in the area of the lower jaw. In most cases, the abscess is due to a local inflammation of the teeth, salivary glands or other structures in the oral cavity. As a result, the inflammatory cells and the inflamed tissue have become encapsulated in the abscess and can lead to recurring infection symptoms and complaints. As long as the abscess remains in the lower jaw, the surrounding lymph nodes can be swollen and painful in reaction to the harmful pathogens. Abscesses are often difficult to treat with medication because of their capsule, so that the abscess must be removed with a puncture or surgically.