Cancer is a really big shock for most people to discover swollen lymph nodes in the neck. It is quite a common finding.You can find enlarged lymph in the neck, around the head, armpit area, groin and even behind the ear.

Lymph nodes are an important part of the immune and lymphatic systems that help your body fight infection and disease.

They are small, in the form of grains glands that carry nutrients, fluids, and wastes between the blood stream and tissues. In general, the lymph nodes are not painful, but you probably will not even feel it.

The problem is when the lymph nodes become swollen. This condition is called swollen glands, lymphadenitis or lymphadenopathy.

Enlarged lymph can be  small (like a pea) or large (like a cherry), but they are  not always a sign of disease.When lymph nodes swell, they will double or triple in size to the point where you can feel:

• Warm, swollen and red skin to lymph node
• lumps
• Pain or tenderness when you touch them
• Infection symptoms such as sore throat, mouth sores, fatigue, cough, runny nose, sweating, chills and fever

How to treat swollen lymph nodes

You can visit your doctor to check or you can lower them at home by using natural home remedies.

Home remedies: 

1.Garlic has powerful antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which can eradicate all types of infections and promote quick healing.

Garlic can also reduce the swelling in the glands and provide relief in the pain. Add three finely chopped cloves of garlic to some clear tomato soup and drink a cup of the hot soup twice daily.

2.Black Pepper

Crush four or five peppercorns and mix them with a teaspoon of honey. Consume this mixture twice daily in order to cure all types of infections and to treat swollen glands.

3.Tulsi Or Holy Basil

Tulsi is well known for its antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which not only address the infection but also strengthen the immune system and enable it to combat the germs more efficiently. Boil a cup of water and add five tulsi leaves to it. Cover the cup and after ten minutes strain the tea and drink three cups of it daily.

4.Ginger

Ginger is well renowned for its amazing healing and curative powers. It can destroy all kinds of microbes and propound the body back on the healthy track.

Ginger also has the ability to reduce pain and swelling. Boil one cup of water and add one grated teaspoon of ginger to it. Simmer for a few seconds then turn off the heat. Strain the tea and drink three to four cups of it daily.

5.Cinnamon

Cinnamon has immensely valuable medicinal properties that can deal with all kinds of infections and free the body from their grip. Cinnamon also removes all the harmful free radicals from the body and detoxifies it thoroughly thus improving the function of the immune system. Boil a cup of water and add a pounded stick of cinnamon to it. Simmer for a few seconds then turn off the heat. Strain the tea and drink three cups of it daily.