How to treat the lymph nodes - the issue of interest to many. But the problem is that the lymph nodes in any case can not be treated yourself - this is very dangerous, since lymph node enlargement may be a sign of serious illness, including cancer. Separate treatment (and particularly a heating) may precipitate during the process.

The increase in the lymph nodes - what does this mean?

Lymph nodes are often increases in infectious and inflammatory diseases and cancer. To assign the correct adequate treatment, one must first examine the patient and make an accurate diagnosis.

Lymph nodes - a purifying filters in the path of blood and lymph flow, in which infectious agents are deposited and foreign bodies. If the adjacent organs began infectious-inflammatory process, also inflamed lymph node, it grows lymphoid tissue, which often leads to the suppression of infection. If you can not suppress the infection, inflamed lymph node itself Lymph nodes - what keeps our immune system . Like any other organ inflammation may be acute and chronic.

The increase in the lymph nodes for cancer (malignant tumors and leukemia) diseases - this is a sign that the immune system tends to protect the body from too rapid multiplication of cells that lose the properties of tissue from which they originated (abnormal cells). Normally, the immune system recognizes and destroys these cells is in the lymph nodes, and therefore they increase in size. In addition, cancer can develop processes willows lymph nodes themselves, so they are not in any case be heat and massage - the tumor cells through the lymphatic and blood vessels can spread throughout the body.

How to treat an acute lymphadenitis

Acute lymphadenitis requires treatment under the supervision of a physician: in the initial stages it is treated conservatively with the help of antibiotic therapy, and with lymph node dissection is performed festering and removing the pus.

Conservative treatment starts with a purpose for the rest of the affected organ, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs (antibiotics), physiotherapy (if the patient's condition). At the same time the main focus is the treatment of infection, including surgical methods (opened ulcers).

Antibiotics for lymphadenitis appointed at the beginning of a wide spectrum of action, and then, if necessary, treatment is adjusted according to the results of the laboratory study of discharge from the primary site of infection and susceptibility of pathogens to antibiotics. If the process becomes purulent, the surgery is performed: reveal ulcers and treat open sores.

How to treat chronic lymphadenitis

In chronic lymphadenitis lymph nodes are smaller than in acute and almost painless. They occur initially proliferation of lymphoid tissue (lymph node increases), then it is replaced by connective tissue (sclerosis of the lymph node with a partial loss of its function).

Treatment of chronic inflammation of the lymph nodes is carried out just as acute, but it focuses on the identification and treatment of the primary foci of infection. Without detection and treatment of chronic infection foci treatment of chronic lymphadenitis may not be adequate. Foci of infection in this case most often gingivitis, periodontitis, thrombophlebitis, chronic diseases of upper respiratory tract (tonsillitis, pharyngitis Pharyngitis - recommended home treatment , Sinusitis Sinusitis - when a puncture is required   and so on).

Also matters how the enlarged lymph nodes Enlarged lymph nodes - a reason for going to the doctor   behave during anti-inflammatory therapy. If they are against treatment immediately reduced in size, it speaks of a jet or inflammation. If the lymph nodes are not responding to the treatment, and the process applies to other groups of nodes, this can be an indication of cancer process.

Prevention lymphadenitis

Prevention lymphadenitis consists of timely treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases and prevention of micro-traumas (eg, on the feet and hands), which can later become a source of infection.

For the prevention of chronic lymphadenitis should promptly identify and treat acute lymphadenitis, and increase immunity (any chronic infectious-inflammatory process in most cases is associated with immune disorders).

Lymph nodes - a barometer of the degree of well-being of the human body. Any changes in the lymph nodes should be a cause for seeking medical attention and conduct a complete examination. Independently lymph nodes to treat in any case it is impossible - it could have the most dire consequences.

Galina Romanenko

Likopid - is a drug that possesses immunomodulatory properties. The mechanism of action of the drug and the absence of significant side effects allow its use in the treatment of various infectious and inflammatory diseases in both adults and children.

The mechanism of action licopid

Likopid (the main active ingredient - glyukozaminilmuramildipeptid - GMDP) refers to a group of immunostimulatory drugs. Produces its domestic pharmaceutical company Peptek in 1 mg tablets (for children) and 10 mg (for adults).

Likopid is a synthesis of universal cell wall fragment of any bacteria. The drug was developed at the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry. Shemyakin-Ovchinnikov Ovchinnikov Academy of Sciences with the participation of scientists of the UK and has been clinically tested in accordance with international standards on the basis of Moscow's hospitals.

The mechanism of action licopid based on its ability to influence the individual links in cellular and humoral immunity. So, it activates the activity of phagocytes (macrophages and neutrophils - the main component of cellular immunity), which absorb and dissolve inside their cell pathogens. Stimulation of B and T lymphocytes leads to activation of other components of immunity, in particular, to the production of antibodies to different infectious agents. This happens because in all these cells have receptors that are sensitive to GMDP. In addition, likopid stimulates leucopoiesis - the formation of white blood cells (leukocytes), responsible for immunity.

The activity of the immune system increases not only with respect to the infection (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa), but also with respect to tumor cells. Stimulates the synthesis of specific antibodies and biologically active substances, the activity of natural killer cells, inhibiting reproduction and destroy tumor cells.

Helps likopid and autoimmune (caused by an allergy to the body's own tissue) disease, since blocks the synthesis of biologically active substances involved in inflammatory and allergic reactions. But in this case likopid prescribed with caution, and not all diseases.

Indications and contraindications for appointment

Likopid in tablets of 10 mg and 1 is used for treating the following diseases and conditions in adults, which are accompanied by secondary immune disorders:

• chronic infectious inflammatory lung diseases, including tuberculosis Tuberculosis - a full recovery is not guaranteed ;
• acute and chronic purulent inflammatory diseases of the skin and soft tissues, including the festering, poorly healing wounds;
• herpes various sites, including the eye disease;
• in diseases caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), including the genital warts;
• chronic viral hepatitis B and C;
• of cytomegalovirus infection;
• in certain skin diseases, such as psoriasis.

Children 1 mg tablets are used:

• acute and chronic purulent inflammatory diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue;
• chronic infectious and inflammatory diseases of the bronchi and lungs, both during exacerbation, and is in a state of aggravation;
• acute and recurrent herpes of any localization;
• chronic viral hepatitis B and C.

Contraindications licopid are pregnant, breast-feeding Breastfeeding - a personal choice   feeding, autoimmune thyroiditis Autoimmune thyroiditis - thyroid disease The thyroid gland - is responsible for your hormones   (thyroid disease, which is accompanied by her allergy to fabric), high temperature and increased sensitivity to the drug.

Side effects

Likopid well tolerated in adults and children, but sometimes at the beginning of treatment may be a transient increase in body temperature up to 37, 9 ° C. This side effect usually does not require discontinuation of the drug and goes without any additional treatment.

If the patient developed an allergic reaction to likopid (itchy rash, angioedema, bronchospasm and so on), then the treatment will need to be stopped and never given the drug to the patient not to appoint.

As likopid interacts with other drugs lekarsvennymi

Likopid usually goes well with other drugs that are part of an integrated treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases. While taking licopid possible to reduce doses of antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal drugs. The only exception are the sulfa drugs and tetracyclines - use them in conjunction with licopid considered inappropriate.

Efficiency licopid decreases while appointing glucocorticosteroid drugs (they lower the immune system), adsorbent and means of lowering the acidity of gastric juice.

Galina Romanenko