FLUID COMPARTMENTS AND FLUID SHIFTS. Water accounts for a total of 60-70% of body weight and is contained in three compartments: intracellular, interstitial and intravascular. Intracellular water accounts for about 40% of body weight and 70% of total body water.
Which lymph nodes are swollen can help identify the problem. 1  The glands on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears commonly swell when you have a cold or sore throat.  Glands in the armpit (axillary lymph nodes) may swell from an injury or infection to the arm or hand.
Other possible causes of swollen lymph nodes. Cuts, burns, skin infections, rashes and insect bites may cause lymph nodes to get larger. Swollen lymph nodes on the front of the neck could mean your child has a cold or throat infection. Swollen lymph nodes in the groin could mean your child has an injury near their lower abdomen or legs. Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit could mean your child has an injury near their arms or upper chest. Swollen lymph nodes on the back of the neck could mean your child has an injury on their scalp. How to treat side effects of swollen lymph nodes