Symptoms of lymphadenopathy can include several different issues. These do not include the other symptoms that may be present due to an underlying medical cause.

Below are some potential symptoms for those who have the condition, along with brief details for each possibility.

Swollen lymph nodes

These can appear in any location where lymph nodes are on the body. Some common areas for enlarged nodes are in the neck or on the back of the head.

Tender lymph nodes

Those same nodes may also be tender when touched. Pain is not necessarily part of this, at least if the illness has actually passed, while the tenderness remains.

Warm, red skin

The skin above the nodes may have a red hue, and also has the possibility of feeling warm.

Fever

Lymphadenopathy can be accompanied by a fever.

If it's suspected...

If lymphadenopathy is suspected, you may talk to a medical professional and look for a medical cause of the condition. Consider that the symptoms generally present in the condition can be similar to other medical issues, including different masses that may be in the neck, as well as other conditions. After the lymphadenopathy diagnosis is made, a course of treatment may begin.