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.
Swollen lymph nodes that are soft, tender and move easily are usually a sign of infection or inflammation. A hard lymph node that does not move and does not cause pain needs prompt evaluation by your doctor.he most common causes of swollen glands include: 1  Bacterial infection, such as a sore throat. 2  Mouth sores or tooth infection. 3  Viral infection, such as glandular fever. 4  Skin infection.