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Huge lymph node

2017-12-14 03:00:06
I just got over having double ear infections and finished an antibiotic. My lymph node on one side is huge and the size of a tennis ball. It hurts very bad
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Lymph node of big size which is acute in associated associated with ear pain is usually acute lymphadenitis. If you have symptoms of severe pain and associated fever you may need to take intravenous antibiotics for few days
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-12-16 02:07:44

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