Lymphangitis is a secondary infection that affects the lymph system. In this article, learn about the symptoms, what it looks like, and when to seek treatment.

Lymph nodes are small glands that filter lymph, the clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system. During an infection, they accumulate bacteria or dead or diseased cells and may swell.

Your lymph nodes, along with your spleen, tonsils, and adenoids, help you fight off illness and infections. Learn more about your lymph nodes’ part in this first line of defense.

The primary function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body, according to the journal Lymphatic Research Biology.

Reactive lymph nodes occur when nodes swell in the body, usually due to infection or injury. Symptoms include swelling, fever, and tenderness. Treatment depends on the cause. Learn more here.

Infection: Those with an active infection may be at risk of the infection spreading. Blood clots : Individuals with a history of blood clots should avoid lymphatic drainage.

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