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Swollen lymph nodes
I had swollen lymph nodes in posterior neck for 6 months. No increase in size. Taken course of antibiotics many times. The node is hard and moveable. Can it b lymphoma or cancerous? No other symptoms.One small lump in inguinal region is also palpable.
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Kindly get an FNAC and ultrasound done ... Getting it investigated will only rid u of all the doubts u might have read on the internet
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Normally there are about 150 lymph nodes in our neck. These lymph nodes get enlarged In response to infection and various other diseases. If the leaf node is not enlarging continuously you should not be worried about it much. Acute enlargement of lymph nodes is seen in various real nose and throat infections. Persistent leave for enlargement may also be seen tuberculosis so it is better to get an USG and FNAC done for the diagnosis. If required these nodes can be removed for diagnosis. Hope your concerns are answered. If you need further consultation please consult online.
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Such nodes are mostly indicative of Tuberculosis. Get done FNAC with ELISA done for it.
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
28 yrs exp
Bangalore
That lymph node in in the posterior triangle of your neck and it indicates that the real problem lies in your scalp. It could be as innocuous as Dandruff or Seborrheic Dermatitis of your scalp.
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meet a good Dermatologist who will thoroughly examine your scalp and treat you accordingly and it will result in regression of the swollen lymph node.
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