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Bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy
He is suffering from a sharp pain near jaw for 5days. Dr gave him an usg. He told not to worry. Usg result shows bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy. Dr gave him jocef antibiotic for 5days. 3days are running but the problem is not going away, also he has an earache. Kindly suggest us what to do. Is that the serious matter?
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
You are having Infection of throat which via lymphatics vessels reaching the cervical lymph node, hence the cervical lymphadenopathy.
Now treatment with antibiotic removes the infection from throat and nodes but some node still stay palpable and its normal.
Next Steps
Complete the course of antibiotic.
Antihistaminic
Analgesic
Povidine iodine gurgle
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Dr. Varalakshmi Govindappa
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
It means he has some oro pharyngeal infection.
Next Steps
Augmentin duo 625 mg twice daily with tolpa d twice daily, for 5 days after food.
Health Tips
Avoid AC and cold foods
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