Swollen lymph node

2025-10-04 14:56:30
Hi Lymph node is swollen since 5 days below right jaw line. No other symptoms. Please let me know what to do ?
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Answered2025-10-10 09:45:14

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Hi! A small, localized lymph node swelling under the jaw is often due to minor infections in the throat, tonsil, or nearby teeth. Since it’s been 5 days and you don’t have other symptoms like fever, pain, or redness, it may resolve spontaneously. Apply warm compress twice daily. Maintain oral hygiene and salt-water gargles. Avoid touching the area repeatedly. If the swelling increases, becomes painful, or lasts more than 10–14 days, you’ll need a short course of antibiotics and possibly an ultrasound of the neck to rule out reactive lymphadenitis or dental origin. I’ll be happy to review your case in detail, check the exact location, and guide you on whether medication or further tests are needed. Reach me directly on WhatsApp at eight zero zero nine eight two one double three two for detailed consultation

Answered2025-10-07 08:13:32

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Hello Usually when body has some other active infection, it does reflect in the lymph nodes. Especially if you have upper respiratory tract infections like cold and cough, fever, throat infection or dental infection then that can cause swollen lymph node. So if it's because of some of the above mentioned reasons then it will subside slowly as the infection goes down. . You can consult for other queries or further plan of treatment.

Answered2025-10-06 06:23:13

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Consult as soon as possible it can be a sign of infection and u might need to take antibiotic course and need follow up visit.

Answered2025-10-06 05:12:48

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Answered2025-10-06 03:33:29

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Consult as soon as possible it's a sign of infection and u need to take antibiotic course and need follow up visit. Maintain immunity take tab. limcee 500 × 15 days and eat healthy.
Health Tips
don't touch the affected area again & again

Answered2025-10-05 16:36:02

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Please book consultation Need more details before providing treatment

Answered2025-10-05 15:02:50

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Lymph node swelling indicates that you might have acquired an infection. So if it is not painful, you can wait and see if it resolves on its own. Otherwise, it may require antibiotic course.
Next Steps
If it does not resolve, better you consult a MS (ENT) doctor or a general physician.

Answered2025-10-05 12:29:50

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Take antibiotics ( tab augmentin 625 bd for 5 days) Anti inflammatory ( tab lyser d bd x 3 days) Tab pantop 40 bbf If the swelling does subside at the end of 5 days Consult a pathologist for FNAC

Answered2025-10-05 11:52:36

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Answered2025-10-05 10:54:53

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Please share details of any symptoms you have  Get complete blood count with ESR  done.Consult a physician physically and get FNAC done. Share results.

Answered2025-10-05 10:46:33

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It needs proper examination to make a proper diagnosis for the type of swelling. Consult a surgeon

Answered2025-10-05 10:36:42

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Answered2025-10-05 09:30:06

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Augmentine duo625 three times a day after food for five to seven.  Zerodol sp3 times a day after food for five days.  Montek lc one at night for five days. OR IF MORE THAN 3 CM GO FOR NEEDLE BIOPSY FNAC WITH  HISTOPATHOLOGY  EXAMINATION.

Answered2025-10-05 08:55:44

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It can be due to infection . Watch for it to come down slowly for few days If it doesn't reduce in size need to do biopsy nd see For now no need medication as it is painless .if it dies reduce in size then Consult me thru practo consultation or whatsapp nine four eight two five one six eight two zero

Answered2025-10-06 15:10:36

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2025-10-05 12:36:25

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2025-10-05 12:24:24

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Take augmentin 615

Answered2025-10-05 11:44:18

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Local examination is needed Due to multiple causes Need to know more details Consult on 9three28010077

Answered2025-10-05 09:22:27

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It could be bcz of local infection.. Thorat or any other dental problem.. needs further invitation and examination
Next Steps
local examination.. look for tenderness local rise in temperature get a cbc , ESR done consult for further management

Answered2025-10-05 08:56:54

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