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I've had an incredibly stuffy nose for a few days, and as I was feeling around my neck, I noticed a swollen lymph node in the submandibular region on my right side. Left side was normal. I went to the doctor and they said that I have a sinus infection and the swollen node was caused from that. The swollen node is semi hard, not rock hard, and it is

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Take warm or hot drinks often – hot tea , hot coffee,hot Soups, hot milk.Avoid Fried/Oily foods like – Samosa, Dosa, Pakora, Papad, Namkeens, Potato Chips , Namkeens.Avoid Hotel Food, Avoid Fast ... Read More

Does sudden swollen lymph nodes in armpit is due to any HIV infection or its a normal apparance . Please clarify

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Hello I have swollen lymph nodes on my neck. Both lymph nodes are swollen and it makes I a bit hard to breathe.

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How big are lymph nodes ? Do you suffer from cold /allergy ? ... Read More

I have a swollen lymph node behind my right ear. I dont have any fever or infection. I only have scalp wounds as i scratch it cause i have big flaky dandruff. I am worried lymph node is due to lymphoma. please help

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First treat dandruff Ketomac shampoo can be used ... Read More

Does squeezing lymph nodes prevent them from going to their normal size. I had swollen lymph nodes in neck for 5 months which is 1.2*0.7cm in size .Fnac says infection.

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If no pain,no worry.keep under observation.if size increases,need excision of lymphnode ... Read More

He had undergone EPTB treatment in 2013. The treatment completed in 2014. Cervical lymphnode swollen left side. But Now he can feel that other side lymph node is also palpable . Is there a need to refer to doctor or it is just beacuse of infection in right side lymph node also.

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Yes he needs to consult a physician or chest specialist. And get investigations done ... Read More

Why my lymph nodes in posterior triangle are still swollen even after 5 months even if fnac report says reactive.The nodes are hard, tender and moveable. I had also taken antibiotics prescribed by doctor. Is it possible that lymph nodes from infection stay swollen for such a long time?

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If swollen lymph nodes still persisting go for lymph node biopsy . Go for CBC with peripheral smear to rule out lymphoma and also see any lymph nodes enlargement in other part of the body ie Scilla an ... Read More

Is it possible for lymph nodes to stay swollen even after infection is gone. I had swollen lymph nodes for 6 months. It is bit painfull and moveable. Its size is constant throughout. Fnac and us says it is secondary to any infection. What should be my next steps? I had no any other symtoms.

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Lymph nodes can persist even after infection is control. ... Read More

I have swollen lymph nodes in neckfdom 10 days,no fever,no night sweat but having pain in all body in localized areas and it last for 5-10 mins including head i have pain in neck under ear and in cheek under jaw all over day.sometimes i also feel choking in between of the neck. I was also having boil on one of my leg and on my neck.please advi

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Yes it is viral infection. You take belladonna 200 once daily for 4 days. Take rest. You will be ok. ... Read More

Hi My son (18 months) has two swollen lymph nodes on the left neck near the ear. He got this one month back when he had a viral fever and throat infection. It is still there and slightly increased in size. He has no pain or any other issues due to this. His doc says not to worry if it's not painful and not growing bigger. Since it has slightly inc

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Hi. Small lymph nodes are common in children and they occur in the neck due to infection of throat, ear, teeth, skin, colds etc. They are harmless if small in size and are discrete. Kindly see a nearb ... Read More

I had a stye in eyes few days back then i noticed theres a area under jaw which was painful same side i had stye and I could feel a lymph node it was tender to touch. i hv neck pain now and some inflamation and swelling in back of neck which is gettibg better with help of roll on. now i also noticed another pea sized lymph node between ear and jaw

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The tender lymph nodes under your jaw and near your ear are most likely reacting to the stye infection nearby, since that area drains fluid from the eyelid and surrounding skin. Small, soft, movable n ... Read More

In January, a routine ultrasound showed hypo to anechoic lesions in pancreas head. My doctor told me to get a MRCP done. It showed prominent periportal lymph nodes about 12 mm. (Nothing in pancreas)The doctor said it was nothing. Now again the scan showed hypoechoic lesions and again I had an MRCP done. The reports say the periportal nodes are now

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Instead of MRCP u need to get a Pancreatic protocol CECT abdomen scan. Meanwhile need more details as to whether you have any symptoms such as pain , weight loss, jaundice etc. ... Read More

A node enlarged near collar bone. History of CNS TB and Pulmonary TB. Cured 3 yrs back. Firstly, is it serious problem? Secondly, which speciality doctor I should see for this problem?

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you ... Read More

I had fever and cold a few days ago and before that too I had a viral infection that later on formed a swelling on my left side armpit.Its soft and tender when i touch it or lift my arm it pains.How to get rid of it?

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Based on your description, a soft, tender swelling in the armpit following a fever and cold is highly consistent with a reactive lymph node, which is a normal immune system response to a recent viral ... Read More

I have a swollen lymph node on my left neck just above collarbone. Its mostly painless, little pain sensation when touched or pressed with fingers. its been there for more than a month. Its neither growing not going back to normal.

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Visit ent for further examination and then treatment accordingly ... Read More

I got lymph node below chin since 2.5 yrs back..so i show it to Doctor they gave me medicine and it flattened and again after some months it becomes slightly bigger then again small again bigger and so on...now after 2.5 yrs i m worried why it is not going permanently since 15 days i m suffering from mild fever at evening i m confused is it due to

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There are many lymph nodes in the throat. Nothing to about. If it is causing pain it needs to be intervened. Since you are having lymph nodes for more than 2.5 years we need to evaluate you. Kindly co ... Read More

After ultrasound. We found my 5 year old daughter's abdomen multiple mesenteric lymph node largest measure 15*7 mm. She occasionally says pain in whole abdomen. No other issues of constipation or diarrhea or vomiting. So what should I do

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Hi We need proper history and examination. Mesentric lymph nodes can be enlarged after viral infections/ gastroenteritis etc. If the child is symptomatic, she might need a course of antibiotics. If sh ... Read More

Hello.I had a usg neck recently.Because my left supraclavicle area was little fuller,i suspected.Doc felt nothing but ordered usg.everything is normal but report says few non specific cervical lymph node is seen bilaterally largest measuring 1.4 cm in right and 1.3 cm in the left side.but the radiologist concluded that no significant abnormality is

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If ent specialist says that nothing to worry and radiologist says that there is nothing conclusive, then there nothing seems to worry but you should be watchful for red flag signs ... Read More

I noticed a swollen lymph node in mandible area .. and was scared so did usg of neck ... the lymph node measures 5.6x3.1mm .. im attaching my report of the particular lymph node can anyone say if it has fatty hila present or not ?

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Nothing to worry ... Read More

Nowadays how can we protect our kids from risky viral infection. Please share any prevention tips to protect kids against viral diseases. My 7 year daughter had viral fever which later developed lymph nodes and she had fever for almost 2 weeks with neck pain. After 10 days she also had developed pain in one foot. She recovered with proper treatmen

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It sounds like your daughter had a really rough two-week recovery, and it’s completely natural to worry about her immune system after such an intense illness. To help protect kids from these kin ... Read More

Suffering from lymph node swelling on 25th November,I visit to doctor and advice to me 1st tab cetil cv 500 and give test...I have do some of test as trucut biopsy histopathological shows suppurative lymph node ,mantoux test negative,TB PCR not detected,Genexpert shows Not detected,USG neck shows reactive lymph node,CBC shows increase total count ,

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From past 2 months when I touch or press under my right jaw there is something moving like a ball.I guess its not grown but its still there and I don't feel that thing in my left side under jaw.I have done CBC and its normal.I am confused whether its swollen lymph node or some part of the body.Its not visibly seen and I can only feel it when I pres

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Hello sir The swelling is not painful right .do u have any other symptoms like fever or chills , night sweats? Once visit to the doctor and it will also help to look for any other sites also ... Read More

Hello, my usg of neck report details- A small oval lymph node with central hilar echo 16mm x 10mm seen in left posterior triangle of neck. What can I do ?

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It's benign cause may be multiple including hair, ear, teeth, so n so. Tab Augmentine duo625 three times a day after food for five days. Zerodol sp3 times a day after food for five days. Montek ... Read More

Hello Doctors, I am struggling with viral infection from last 5 days. So much cough with fever. I tried everything (steam, hot water) but still not getting relief. I have asthma also and getting breathing issues with that. Please help

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Asthma gets exacerbated with viral infection. You need to step up asthma medication along with antibiotics if running fever ... Read More

Had a potential hiv exposure on December 8th. Got on PEP medication at 12 hours post exposure ( TDF + Emitracitabine + Dolutegravir ). I have been wisdom teeth pain and white greyish spot near the wisdom teeth. Also it pains sometimes. I have had wisdom teeth pain before aswell. But on 20th day of PEP i noticed this on my neck on the side of wisdom

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I am suffering from Viral Infection due to winter. I have a dry cough and fever. My course of antibiotics was completed but the infection has not gone. I have tested CRP and it is 78.70 and I have a fever. Shall I continue the same antibiotic for 2 days more or not?

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Need know on which medication u were You can consultant me for details ... Read More

I have two swollen lymph node in one side neck since 1.5 year ...usg is insignificant ...it's normal??

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It's not very significant ... Read More

I have got a throat infection 15 days ago but now it is completely fine but now when I touch deep inside under my jaw I feel like something is moving when I press it.Its not visible but I feel it.Can it be swollen lymph node or salivary glands or something else.Also I feel same thing in left side as well but does not feel as fluently as of right si

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Thats normal after a throat infection ... Read More

I have the right level II cervical lymphadenopathy (1.5x1.5 cm), mobile and non-tender. FNAC revealed granulomatous inflammation with necrosis. Mantoux test and chest X-ray normal. AFB negative. In MDR-TB (CB-NAAT) test report also Mycobacterium tuberculosis not detected. Took antibiotics for 15 days. 2 months completed. No increase in swelling. Ho

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Excision biopsy of the lymph node ... Read More

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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It could be bcz of local infection.. Thorat or any other dental problem.. needs further invitation and examination ... Read More

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