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Lump in neck
Noticed a lump in neck few days back..no pain,slight big tonsils ....it's movable any suggestions..
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There appears to be a small swelling in your cervical region.
Need more history as to since when did it appear?
Is it painful to touch?
Do you have any frequent sore throat?
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Looks like a benign cyst or a Lymph node.
Will need clinical evaluation and sos an USG Neck.
kindly consult for further opinion
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Medications recommended Further evaluation needed
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Consult Immediately
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Usg Neck to be done
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Dr. Rajdeep
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
6 yrs exp
Mohali
Looks like lymph node
Have a short course of antibiotics after checking throat properly
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If symptoms persist after 5 days, get a ultrasound and FNAC done and share reports
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
29 yrs exp
Bangalore
There are a couple of videos on this topic in my Youtube channel DrGladsonExplains which may help you.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
The photo shows a single, smooth swelling on the side of your neck with no redness, which together with your bigger tonsils points to a reactive lymph node from a throat infection rather than anything more serious. These nodes swell when fighting an infection nearby and usually shrink again over two to three weeks once the throat settles.
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Warm salt-water gargles and staying hydrated will help the throat settle. Keep an eye on the lump's size over the next two weeks.
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Please see a physician if the lump keeps growing, turns hard or fixed in place, or stays past three weeks, especially with fever or weight loss.
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