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.
Causes of swollen lymph glands. 1  allergies (wheat and dairy). 2  recent antibiotic use. 3  sinusitis. 4  Candida. 5  inner ear infection/ blocked ears/ infection/ glue ear. 6  sore throat/ tonsillitis. 7  upper respiratory infection. 8  low immunity. have three enlarged lymph nodes, all are slightly firm, movable, and very tender to the touch. The lymphatic glands (lymph nodes) are found in the throat area at the side of the neck, down the sternum, groin and armpits.