SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES

SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES OVERVIEW Swollen lymph nodes usually occur as a result of infection from bacteria or viruses. Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer. Your lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital role in your body’s ability to fight off...

SEPSIS

Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. OVERVIEW Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can...

TESTICULAR TORSION

OVERVIEW Testicular torsion occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced blood flow causes sudden and often severe pain and swelling. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 18, but it can...