Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Swollen lump in the left side neck
From last week i had been experiencing neck pain. I had fever for one night last week. while sleeping i used to have problem so i tried to sleep without pillow. that reduced my neck pain for a few day. i have been sleeping under fan at night. today i noticed a lump in the tonsil region of my neck on the left side. i am also experiencing pain in the right side but its only swollen on the left side. it would be of much help if i can know the cause and treatment of my problem.
HELLO,
IT IS PAROTIDIS(MUMPS)AS PER YOUR COMPLAINT.
IT BEGINS WITH SWELLING OR PAROTID GLAND, PREVIOUSLY UNILATERAL THAN BOTH SIDES ARE INVOLVED.
EARACHE, FEVER HIGH GRADE,SWELLING, DIFFICULTY IN DEGLUTINATION APPEARS SIMULTANEOUSLY.
IT IS CONTAGIOUS.
IT EFFECT TESTICLES MEANS DECREASE SPERM PRODUCTION IN ADULTS SO IN TURN DECREASE FERTILITY.
TREATMENT:-
CONSULT ENT SURGEON
TABLET AUGMENTATINE 625mg,1-1-1 FOR SEVEN TO TEN DAYS TAN REDUCE THE DOSE TO 325, THREE TIMES A DAY FOR THREE TO FIVE DAYS.
TABLET ENZYFLAM THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINNER FOR FIVE TO SEVEN DAYS.
CAPSULE VIZYLAC ONE AT NIGHT FOR FIFTEEN DAYS.
HOT FOAMENTATION WITH GEL BAG OR HOT WATER BAG.
COMPLETE RECOVERY MAY TAKE TIME.
OTEK-AC EAR DROPS FOR EARACH TWO THREE TIMES IS HELPFUL.
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.