What can be the cause?

2023-03-12 16:58:51
I have a palpable(feels like a seed, firm and movable, but no pain) pre-auricular lymph node. Which a nearby ENT checked, he said it's within normal range. And when I put my finger below the ear region, and open mouth, it feels sore, only on one side(same side of the node). Apart from that, after a viral, probably influenza only, i am having sore throat since a month. Had 2 rounds (5 + 10 days) of antibiotics already. (Ceftum + cefpodem xp). But the sore throat, which is being caused be post nasal drip, is not resolving. Sometimes i need to clear throat(phlegm), sometimes its PND. Is this Asthma? And coming back to the lymph nodes, i read in some other post on practo that hard lymph node means cancer? Is that true? I am terrified of that :(. Please guide me how to go through this. Day after tomorrow, i am leaving for UK. Which is why its more worrisome for me. Help me out please.
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Hello. A detailed history and thorough examination is necessary to ascertain your diagnosis. Any ear discharge? Any tooth ache? Any eye symptoms? Any other associated symptoms? Also did your lymph nodes hypertrophy before or after the sore throat? According to your complaints it mostly seems like Reactive Lymphadenitis to Chronic Pharyngitis. There are many other structures in the Preauricular region as well like the TMJ which it seems is tender in your case. So kindly get a complete consultation. Hope this helps.
Next Steps
USG neck with specific comment on Cervical Lymph nodes. This will help give an idea of the echotexture of the lesion. FNAC if the USG report advices it.
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Avoid excessive use of antibiotics especially in Viral Infections as they promote creation of antibiotic resistant organisms and even antibiomas

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2023-03-13 01:55:53

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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2023-03-13 01:42:54

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I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

Answered2023-03-12 17:36:37

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Good evening Do one ultrasound neck to rule of cervical lymphadenopathy and type of lymphadenopathy if it’s there

Answered2023-03-12 17:13:05

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Viral pharyngitis A3N2

Answered2023-03-12 17:11:49

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

Answered2023-03-13 12:04:32

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Take a second opinion from another ent specialist if you are having any doubts.difficult to say anything without an examination.

Answered2023-03-13 02:07:15

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2023-03-12 22:47:04

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Lymph nodes probably due to viral . Bacterial infection Should resolve after few days else video consultation

Answered2023-03-12 19:39:59

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Kindly consult

Answered2023-03-12 18:34:42

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

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