Left tonsile lymp node swelling

2020-04-01 18:57:51
I do have left lymp node swelling from last 20 days pain while drinking hot and ear pain, i took antibiotics but 20% relief some time it becomes small some time same, i had sore throat. And red throat but now now redness reduced, but Swelling not yet heal properly. Whats can be the cause? I am smoker 4 cig per day. My gp suggest to take madrol but do not want to take... Pleade check picture
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Looks more of congested throat... can happen in smokers...pain while swallowing suggests pharyngitis... node in a smoker should always be looked with suspicion...consistency of node and area of node /tenderness are also important.. require clinical examination for further investigations.Can do an USG neck and upload
Next Steps
Consult with Ultrasound neck and upload Consult a surgical oncologist if node won’t subside/congestion persists
Health Tips
Avoid smoking. Gargle with salt water/ chlorhexidine Can continue antibiotics /if fever is there Consult surgical oncologist

Answered2020-04-02 13:45:32

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Lymph node require evaluation May be infected But require careful monitoring before deciding it’s infected
Next Steps
Clinical examination

Answered2020-04-04 08:20:05

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