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Cervical lymphnodes
I had a usg for my cervical lymph nodes, it is paining in my neck jaw and back of neck. I have a sore throat as well and stye in my eye a week back. I am in my third day of antibiotic still no much improvement. Please advice
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Cervical lymphadenopathy is very common in upper respiratory tract infections.
The lymphadenopathy might persist even after the infection settles.
It might take a few weeks for size to decrease.
Regarding Thyroid - there are no suspicious features to call it thyroiditis.
I wouldn't rely highly on this USG report.
Next Steps
To complete the course of antibiotics as advised by ENT doctor.
if ENT consult has not been done , kindly get one for proper discussion and treatment.
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Thyroid Function Test to be done immediately
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your scan report mentions thyroiditis along with reactive lymph nodes in the neck, which often goes along with a recent infection like your sore throat and stye rather than a thyroid problem on its own. The report itself suggests a thyroid function test to confirm this properly.
Next Steps
Get the thyroid function test the report recommends, and see a physician if there's no real improvement by day five on the antibiotic, so the course can be reviewed.
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Go in sooner if you get high fever, the swelling increases, or you have trouble swallowing or breathing.
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