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Small node in neck
Hi All ,
Since yesterday I started to notice a small ball movable like node in my right side of neck, it only appears when I bend my neck to the left side otherwise i cannot see it ( image attached ) , is it normal ? Note : I have cold , mucas in my throat and chest and cough sometimes , no fever or body pain, can you please advice ?
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It's most probably coz of upper respiratory system infection
If u don't take proper course of meds they will enlarge in size n may also develop on other side
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It's local lymph node enlargement, could be due to upper respiratory tract infection.It should resolve when the infection is cured.If lasts longer or increase in its size, consult a ENT specialist in your area.
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Ya it's just a reactionary lymphadenitis.
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Greetings
Keep a watch over it . And check for other moser . If no change- no need to do anything
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Get cbp fine needle aspiration biopsy of enlarged lymph node done, and share results . Also please share details of your symptoms Then I can help you
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Hi there,
You are diagnosed with Respiratory Tract Infection
The swelling is due to the inflammation of the lymph node due to RTI
So if we control the infection it will settle down on its own
No need to worry about
Take care…
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You may need antihistamines, cough suppressants, mucolytics
Get it with prescription from me or any other nearby clinic
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Steam inhalation twice a day would help
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Presentation:
Movable, ball-like node on right side of neck
Visible only on bending the neck
Associated with cold, cough, mucus in throat and chest
No fever, body pain, or systemic symptoms
📌 Most Likely Diagnosis:
🟢 Reactive Cervical Lymphadenopathy
Common with upper respiratory tract infections
Nodes become temporarily enlarged and mobile
Tenderness or swelling may vary with head movement
Typically resolves with resolution of infection
✅ When It’s Normal (per Harrison’s):
Size <1 cm, mobile, soft, and not fixed
Associated with recent viral/bacterial illness
No constitutional symptoms (fever, weight loss, night sweats)
❗ When to Investigate Further:
Refer if any of the following are present:
Size >2 cm, hard, fixed, or painless
Persisting >2–3 weeks without reduction
Associated weight loss, fever, or night sweats
Progressive enlargement or generalized lymphadenopathy
🩺 Suggested Action:
Symptomatic treatment of cold/cough (antihistamine, hydration, steam inhalation)
Observe the lymph node for 2–3 weeks
If persistent or enlarges, get an ENT/medicine evaluation + ultrasound neck if needed
📘 Reference:
Harrison’s Manual of Medicine, Lymphadenopathy chapter: Cervical lymph nodes commonly enlarge due to local infections; no intervention needed if self-limited and non-alarming in character.
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Would you like a monitoring checklist for lymph node changes and cold symptoms?
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It's lymphnode, as u had symptoms of urti.
Take treatment for five days. Nothing to worry.
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
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17 yrs exp
Rewa
Adv FNAC
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urti
Steam inhalation.
Salt water gargling.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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