Lymphatic System Archives - Health Channel

What do I need to know about swollen lymph nodes?Ask Hanna

Lymph nodes, sometimes referred to as lymph ‘glands’, are part of the body’s lymphatic system. The lymphatic system consists of a system of conduits and organized collections of lymphoid tissue that include nodes, the tonsils, and the spleen. Coursing through these channels is liquid called lymph that eventually drains into the bloodstream near the heart, […]

What do I need to know about swollen lymph nodes?

Why do my legs swell?Ask Hanna

In my last health tip I described how blood is circulated around the body. I mentioned that poor circulation can cause leg swelling, and promised to provide a fuller review of this very common problem. I’d venture to say that almost 100% of adults have noticed puffiness or swelling in their legs at some point […]

Why do my legs swell?

What is the lymphatic system?Ask Hanna

Just as most people don't know much about their spleens, they also know very little about their lymphatic system. Perhaps it's no surprise that the two are related? Both the spleen and the lymphatic system (with its vessels and nodes) play an important role in our immune response to disease and infections. Not to sound [...]

What is the lymphatic system?

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