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Lymph node swelling in neck
Hello doctor i’ve swollen right side cervical chain of lymph nodes especially the submandibular,midjugulpdigastric since last 1year it is barely felt but when I touch and then palpate properly then I can feel it but the size hasn’t increased and it is small and movable I do not have any swelling anywhere else but I do have recurrent sore throat and nasal congestion..but I’m scared about the enlarged lymph node. What can it be?? Age is 23 female
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Cervical lymph node enlargement which is gradually increasing size needs to be evaluated further by detailed clinical examination, fine needle aspiration cytology and. Ultrasound of the neck. Treatment depends on identifying cause for lymph node enlargement
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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