What should I do if my neck lymph nodes are swollen due to a cold?

There are many lymph nodes in the human body's neck. Usually, swollen lymph nodes may occur due to various factors. Mild swollen lymph nodes without symptoms such as pain can be improved through daily diet. There are many foods that can help relieve swollen lymph nodes. Many people do not know enough about what foods can improve swollen lymph nodes. What should I do if a cold causes swollen lymph nodes in the neck? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. What to do if a cold causes swollen lymph nodes in the neck

Swollen lymph nodes may be related to lymphadenitis, which is usually caused by some infection in nearby tissues. The lymph node itself is an immune organ. When inflammation occurs in nearby tissues, the lymph node can exert its immune function and kill bacteria. However, it is difficult to avoid infection of the lymph nodes in this process. Inflammation caused by lymph node infection will cause swelling and pain. The key to the treatment of this disease is to identify the lesions and the types of infected bacteria, and it can be cured by actively carrying out anti-infection treatment.

2. Diet for swollen lymph nodes

1. Many people know that winter melon has the effect of reducing swelling and promoting diuresis. After swollen lymph nodes appear, you can eat more winter melon, make it into soup, or stir-fry it.

2. Purslane, chrysanthemum and mung bean porridge has the effect of clearing away heat, detoxifying and can be used to treat acute lymphangitis. It also has the effect of promoting healing of wounds. First soak the mung beans for a while, chop fresh purslane, crush and grind the chrysanthemum. When the mung beans are almost cooked, add rice and purslane, simmer the porridge over low heat, then add chrysanthemum powder. Take it twice a day, which can gradually relieve the swollen lymph nodes.

3. Houttuynia cordata is a traditional Chinese medicine. After cleaning it, add water to boil the juice. Take out the juice, add rice and cook it into porridge. You can also add an appropriate amount of white sugar. At the same time, you can also wash the fresh Houttuynia cordata, chop it, and cook it with rice. Eat it once a day for 5 consecutive days. It can clear away heat and detoxify, and can relieve swelling and pain caused by lymph node inflammation and other discomforts.

4. Andrographis porridge is made by boiling Andrographis juice and then adding rice to make porridge. You can also add an appropriate amount of testosterone, which can play the role of clearing away heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules. It can also improve inflammation, dry mouth and bitter mouth.

3. Notes​

Generally speaking, swollen lymph nodes in the neck are not a serious condition and can be relieved through diet therapy, often with good results. However, if the situation is serious and accompanied by some other discomfort, do not delay and go to the hospital as soon as possible. After determining the cause, you can treat the symptoms.