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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

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

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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

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 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 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

I have got a throat infection 15 days ago but now it is completely fine but now when I touch deep inside under my jaw I feel like something is moving when I press it.Its not visible but I feel it.Can it be swollen lymph node or salivary glands or something else.Also I feel same thing in left side as well but does not feel as fluently as of right si

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Thats normal after a throat infection ...  Read More

I have the right level II cervical lymphadenopathy (1.5x1.5 cm), mobile and non-tender. FNAC revealed granulomatous inflammation with necrosis. Mantoux test and chest X-ray normal. AFB negative. In MDR-TB (CB-NAAT) test report also Mycobacterium tuberculosis not detected. Took antibiotics for 15 days. 2 months completed. No increase in swelling. Ho

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Excision biopsy of the lymph node ...  Read More

Hi Lymph node is swollen since 5 days below right jaw line. No other symptoms. Please let me know what to do ?

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It could be bcz of local infection.. Thorat or any other dental problem.. needs further invitation and examination ...  Read More

Could anyone please check my USG report. Few subcentrimetric lymph nodes are noted in USG. Attaching report

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Nothing much to worry as per report. By the way why was ultrasound done at first place?? ...  Read More

Recently I have taken gardasil 9 and also for the first time I checked my breast, I found many thick band like texture throughout almost the entire breast and a small lump slippery and oval on side of my breast towards the end of my armpit, the other side doesn't have such prominent texture neither any lump. And the lump is present on the same side

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi I have been undergoing treatment for lymph node tb for past 17 months Almost all of my nodes are gone or shrunk almost below 1 cm but some remain on right side What should I do my doctor said after 18 months he will stop att completely as node are not increasing in size and most of them are cured I have only 2 left on my right side that are

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Why treatment given for 18 months? ...  Read More

I have one lymph node swollen in neck that fluctuates in size increase with every cold and gradually going down but never Fully going away and is there since last five months. Also I have recurring urticaria, is it because of that its not going down. Blood reports are normal

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Please see a doctor ...  Read More

Hi, doctor I took USG for discomfort in lower abdomen and groin areas , ultrasound report came back as small inguinal lymph node . Is it cause of concerned. report attached .please advice.

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As such no as its below 3 cm. Yet FNAC ADVISABLE. NEEDLE BIOPSY WITH HISTOPATHOLOGY. ...  Read More

My daughter usg is normal doest show enlarge lymph node she has pain on lower right side of abdomen CECT show one enlarge lymph node 15 by 7 mm she has pain on walking she has constipation and gastric trouble her esr is 5 LFT kft cbc vit b normal vit. D 9.00 after taking medicine course for 15 days a repeated ultrasound show no nodes visulised she

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Pain need not necessarily be due to the enlarged lymph node. A lymph node typically enlarges following an infection in your stomach and that might be the reason it has settled down after medications i ...  Read More

Baby age:16 months. Weight: 8.22kg. He had fever last week on 26th august evening of 101 and the fever lasted till 28th august early morning. After that he had cough for 2 days and recovered now. But 2 days back I noticed lymph node swollen at back of his head left side which is soft and movebale and size less than a pea. No pain and redness and s

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Mild throat infection also can give this In normal times also we can feel lymph nodes sometimes ...  Read More

I feel like I have a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck..Attached a pic and encircled the region where I feel so..I feel it when I tilt my head completely to the left side. Can it be cancer?

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Consult ent for proper evaluation and management ...  Read More

Earlier today, while lifting my arms to remove my t-shirt, I felt a sharp pain in my left armpit. Upon touching the area, I noticed a slightly swollen lymph node in the axillary region. It's mildly tender when pressed, and I don’t recall any recent injury or infection. For context: I am 32 years old and had a normal mammogram in December 2024

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I have pain in right tonsil but its not swollen and also below that tonsil I can find a swollen something, I am not sure whether it is a lymph node or something else, also it has pain in it, now whether that's a normal anatomy or part of the tonsil or lymph node or lump like thing idk, I'm attaching the picture pls tell me if any lymph node is loca

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Norma ...  Read More

Today i go to the doctor... Doctor told that node behind ear us swelling.. and ear infection... He gives me ceftum 500 and ,candid ear drop... My ear is paining...

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Take tab zerodol sp 1 tablespoon twice daily along with prescribed medicine ...  Read More

Hello doctors , I have a small swollen lymph node in my neck (right side ) posterior cervical region. It's been there for 18 days and not shrunk in size and not growing as well , it is painless , movable , i took a USG scan and the results are normal , size is 5mm. Note : I have a cold and mucus in throat for about 27 days , took antibiotics and no

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Tuberculosis can also cause lymph node swelling ...  Read More

My daughter,6, was suffering from abdominal pain for the past 1 month+. Sometimes it was accompanied with bowel movement 3-4 times a day. We stopped giving her milk,so the frequent bowel movement stopped. But the abdominal pain comes and goes,ranges from mild to severe lasting 2 - 5 mins max, mostly 2-3 times in 24 hrs.. Done USG abdomen. Showing r

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Hello, I understand your concern Your child’s ultrasound finding of “reactive mesenteric lymph nodes” is commonly seen in children and usually indicates a mild, self-limiting infection — often viral ...  Read More

40 days back i was diagnosed with 4 swollen lymph nodes which i did ct scan and the nodes were below 1cm and reactive. So i had antibiotics. But now after 40 days the nodes seems same in size and no other additional symptoms like night sweats and loss weight

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The lymph node needs examination and further testing with fnac. ...  Read More

My mother has pain on left side of lymph node of neck and it is causing pain from chin to ears on left side..

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please get done USG neck ...  Read More

Since past few months , I can feel my Lower Neck has A rubbery round node, it's not hurting or grown in size. But does that mean it's cancerous. Been recommended to go for Neck USG for evaluation- Having a history of Smoking, I would like to know if this is cause of concern - Please also suggest ways to reduce this inflammation -

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If u feel that there is a lower neck swelling which is persisting you need to consult a physician and get an ultrasound and chest x ray done. It can be inflammatory swelling and can take a course of a ...  Read More

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