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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

I have severe back headdhe and a lymph node under my left ear with severe pain sometimes and jaw pain sometimes and not so continuous I went ent near almost 50times he confirmed it is sinus I feel it is something else

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Need good physician's opinion. It may be something else ...  Read More

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My lymph nodes behind right ear are swollen and a bit tender to touch. I have no fever. And few days back just had a sore throat. What could be the reason. I am scared so much.

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Probably related to the infection. ...  Read More

My 2.5 yrs old son have two swollen lymph nodes on both the ears behind.. he is suffering from chickenpox for two days . I am worried plz suggest me is it normal

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Hi. Dont worry. If it doesnt resolve on increase in size in next 2 weeks take an online consultation. If it regress dont worry ...  Read More

My brother son is 5 month old he has suprising developed lymph node from last month behind right ear from last one month it's painless so problem to baby it's pea like structure baby is active with all daily routine it's size is not decreasing from last one month last month is he was having fever doctor prescribed him antibiotic we showed him this

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Hi. This is an absolutely normal finding. Lymph nodes are organs which enlarge when we get any sort of infection. (Infections need not necessarily present with symptoms for lymph nodes to enlarge) Not ...  Read More

My brother son is 4 month suprise he has developed lymph node behind right ear he was on antibiotics has over because of fever as prescribed by local pediatrician i am worried for lymph node any treatment required because we have consulted local pediatrician he is saying no treatment required the lymph node not not increased any size it's painless

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Kindly consult, it needs assessment based on size, location, duration etc. ...  Read More

I have been feeling my left ear has been clogged for the last 3 months. It's not continuous. I can feel this on alternate days. And also I have a lymph node from last year (not very palpable) just below my left ear (between jaw and ear). I had a neck ultrasound a year before, lymph node reported as subcentrometric 1b and II LN with well maintained

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Start steam inhalation and please visit ent doctor sos ...  Read More

Hi , I have lymph nodes got swollen some ear draining in my right ear and I took antibiotics but still the lymph node exists

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You seem to be suffering from cervical lymphadenitis secondary to ear infection. Even after antibiotics lymph node enlargement will persist for few weeks. If the pain has reduced then you need not wor ...  Read More

Hello my brother son is having small pea like lymph node behind ear it's painless no increase in size nothing consultant local paediatrician he said no need of any treatment but it's almost 2 month is same like before my brother is worried my brother son is 6 month old please do the needful further.

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No need to worry. Idiopathic lymph nodes may happen in children. Just observe if the lymph node changes in size or becomes tender or warm to touch. ...  Read More

I have developed Hard Lymph nodes type swelling behind both the ears. Though both of them do mot cause pain at all. But they are fairly visible which is the main cause of concern. What can it be. Should I be worried. And if yes whom should I consult because I had consulted a known doctor and he said it's should not concern me but still I am because

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Please consult an ent ...  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

My 5 year old daughter's ultrasound report says mesenteric lymph node of size 15*7mm , as 2 days before we did ultrasound. She occasionally says pain in whole belly , other than that she has no other symptoms like vomiting or fever or diarrhea. Doctor prescribed omniscient syrup , septran syrup along with rantop . I have given 3thrice (night. Next

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Greetings it can be due to some medicine reaction or due to GERD KINDLY VISIT DOCTOR ...  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 . Is homeopathy can treat it please suggest me

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Yes, treated many such cases . You can consult me online. ...  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

I have been diagnosed with MDR tuberculosis affecting my lymph nodes (extrapulmonary/lymph node TB). I started my MDR-TB treatment about 3 months ago and have been taking my medications regularly as prescribed. I am worried about whether I can still infect people around me, especially my partner. We have kissed a few times and have had sexual inte

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No you are absolutely not infectious to anyone. Only if there are lung lesions it is contagious, that in the initial 2weeks of starting treatment. Now you are not contagious in anyway. But as you bo ...  Read More

Hello dr, am 34 years married and hypothyroid patient since 4 years I'm having painful cold past 1 year daily I take 62.5 mcg throxin ... When any family member have cold I'm also infected by them and getting cold , water coming from my eyes when I'm having throat pain,irritation Lymph node enlargement below my right side of jaw and runny nose

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Montymo-LC tablet: 1 tablet at bedtime for 7 days Amoxyclav 625 mg: 1 tablet twice daily (1-0-1) for 5 days Pantop 40 mg: 1 tablet once daily on an empty stomach for 5 days Salt water gargles 3– ...  Read More

My grandmother is 72 years old and has painless external swelling/lumps near the groin/private-part area. She is otherwise normal, but she gets anxious and her BP increases during hospital visits. We consulted a gynecologist and general physician. Ultrasound report mentions bilateral inguinal nodal mass lesions and suprapubic lymph nodes, largest

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Get done fnac/core needle biopsy from the lymph nodes and a pet ct done . Then followup to oncologist with the report as it can be a case of lymphoma ...  Read More

Admitted with slight rolling moments which was frequent since ten yrs time nd in stomach no symptoms at all fever and others then general practioner said do ct scan as earlier done usd many times as it was normal there thy found multiple mesentric lymph nodes nd later after few usd done in neck and arm repirts attached pls suggest what treatment n

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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

I've had a fever since last month. As long as the medicine is being taken, there is no fever, and as soon as the medicine is over, the fever starts coming again. I have no other symptoms except fever — no weight loss, no cold, or cough. My X-ray is clear. That’s why the doctor suggested a CT scan, CT scan report: MULTIPLE ENLARGED PERIP

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  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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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

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

My 2yrs old son has small lymph below ears in the right neck for past 1 month- pea size_ pain less . Consult the doctor who gave antibiotic for 10 days.The node is visible before now it went inside.further he is having cold for past 2 month.

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Greetings it's normally seen in babies due to cold or infection. If it's increasing consult doctor ...  Read More

Had a risky exposure ( protected sex with commercial sex worker ). At the 25th day of pep i got anxious and did an ultrasound of the neck. It was found three reactive lymph nodes of size - 1.24 cm x 0.32 cm , 0.58 cm x 0.27 cm, 0.99 cm x 0.24 cm with preserved fatty hilum. I have attached pictures of the cervical lymph nodes and how it looks, am i

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No, your ultrasound findings do NOT suggest HIV seroconversion. Your exposure was low risk, PEP was taken, and the lymph nodes are clearly reactive and benign. please consult me on practo for further ...  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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Can be ...  Read More

Y my 10 years girl have severe pain in two sides of neck. Wat should be do. Can you suggest me about this matter

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Kindly take consultation for better evaluation and treatment ...  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

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