Make a mental note as to whether or not your lymph node pain appeared suddenly. If it did, then it is probably caused by a bump to that area of your body and thus does not indicate a serious illness.
There are some medications that may cause you to have painful, swollen lymph nodes. For instance, the vaccine for typhoid fever and the antiepilepsy Phenytoin can cause this type of pain in your lymph nodes.
Sometimes swollen lymph nodes can be a sign that you have a serious illness. Here is how you can know whether or not this is an issue for you: Feel your painful lymph nodes to see whether they are soft (they will give when touched) or hard. If they are not soft, then your lymph nodes are losing a battle with some type of an infection and thus you should consult your doctor.
Re: Dr WW
There are some medications that may cause you to have painful, swollen lymph nodes. For instance, the vaccine for typhoid fever and the antiepilepsy Phenytoin can cause this type of pain in your lymph nodes.
Sometimes swollen lymph nodes can be a sign that you have a serious illness. Here is how you can know whether or not this is an issue for you: Feel your painful lymph nodes to see whether they are soft (they will give when touched) or hard. If they are not soft, then your lymph nodes are losing a battle with some type of an infection and thus you should consult your doctor.