Schmorls nodes are herniations of intervertebral discs that push on the adjacent vertebrae. They are most often painless but can sometimes cause acute lower back pain. Schmorl’s nodes, or ...

Schmorl’s nodes are a type of herniated disk that can affect the spine. They occur when tissue inside the disks slips out and pushes up or down into adjacent vertebrae. They are not cancerous and ...

The lymphatic system is a major part of the immune system. It’s made up of various lymph nodes and vessels. The human body has hundreds of lymph nodes throughout different locations in the body. The ...

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Cervical lymph nodes are small nodes or glands in the neck. Swelling in the neck may indicate a nearby infection or other health condition. Treatment for cervical lymph nodes can depend on the cause.