Cold

[Issey107]

Can you tell me if lymph glands enlarge while experiencing a severe cold

I noticed that one in my neck and along the neck muscle are pea like in size

Is this normal with cll oh I'm on w&w

4 years now

[Newdawn Administrator]

They certainly can enlarge at times of infection and illness Issey. It’s a fairly normal physiological reaction but more pronounced in CLL when we may already have enlarged nodes. This is a good topic oversight;

webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/tc/...

The important thing is to have them checked out if they persist once you’re feeling better or enlarge badly. Always mention to your doctor any swelling that concerns you however. Sometimes we require antibiotics if colds persist and bacterial infections are introduced.

Hope you feel better soon,

Newdawn

[Hoffy]

It can happen with a cold to some extent.

Be well.