You have not provided any information at all regarding your symptoms, and without such details, it is practically impossible to suggest any kind of treatment to you. What exactly is the problem with your lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are found all over the body, and are basically filters that get rid of substances that are harmful for your body. Lymph nodes often become enlarged when the body is fighting off infection. This is completely natural and normal, and does not mean that anything is wrong. If this is what you are experiencing, then there is no need for you to worry. Hopefully you are already being treated for the underlying infection, and once this infection has been successfully fought, your lymph nodes will return to normal. Sometimes the lymph nodes may stay enlarged for a while after the infection, as they still contain a large number of lymphocytes. However, this too is harmless, and eventually, the number of lymphocytes in the lymph node will reduce to the normal level, and the size of the node will also decrease.
However, it is sometimes possible for the lymph nodes themselves to become diseased. The lymph nodes themselves can get infected by bacteria or viruses, and this too will result in inflammation and enlargement of the nodes. This is usually a complication that results from some other previously existing infection. This may be a wound that has become infected, or a strep or staph infection. These of course are not conditions that can be treated on your own - they require prompt medical attention. The best thing for you will be to visit your doctor, and let him or her judge the situation. If your doctor thinks that there may be a serious problem, he or she will recommend that you perform a blood test to detect any infections. Once the infection has been detected and identified, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment, which will quite likely include antibiotics. It is extremely important that you take your full course of treatment as prescribed, as stopping early or missing doses could have serious repercussions. Antibiotics are generally to be avoided, but in case of severe infections, they are absolutely necessary. If your blood test comes out clear and the swelling persists, your doctor may perform a biopsy. Tumors and cancer very rarely affect lymph nodes, but they are a possibility and should be explored as early as possible.
answered by M W