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I've had an incredibly stuffy nose for a few days, and as I was feeling around my neck, I noticed a swollen lymph node in the submandibular region on my right side. Left side was normal. I went to the doctor and they said that I have a sinus infection and the swollen node was caused from that. The swollen node is semi hard, not rock hard, and it is

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Take warm or hot drinks often – hot tea , hot coffee,hot Soups, hot milk.Avoid Fried/Oily foods like – Samosa, Dosa, Pakora, Papad, Namkeens, Potato Chips , Namkeens.Avoid Hotel Food, Avoid Fast ...  Read More

Does sudden swollen lymph nodes in armpit is due to any HIV infection or its a normal apparance . Please clarify

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Hello I have swollen lymph nodes on my neck. Both lymph nodes are swollen and it makes I a bit hard to breathe.

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How big are lymph nodes ? Do you suffer from cold /allergy ? ...  Read More

Does squeezing lymph nodes prevent them from going to their normal size. I had swollen lymph nodes in neck for 5 months which is 1.2*0.7cm in size .Fnac says infection.

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If no pain,no worry.keep under observation.if size increases,need excision of lymphnode ...  Read More

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

Why my lymph nodes in posterior triangle are still swollen even after 5 months even if fnac report says reactive.The nodes are hard, tender and moveable. I had also taken antibiotics prescribed by doctor. Is it possible that lymph nodes from infection stay swollen for such a long time?

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If swollen lymph nodes still persisting go for lymph node biopsy . Go for CBC with peripheral smear to rule out lymphoma and also see any lymph nodes enlargement in other part of the body ie Scilla an ...  Read More

He had undergone EPTB treatment in 2013. The treatment completed in 2014. Cervical lymphnode swollen left side. But Now he can feel that other side lymph node is also palpable . Is there a need to refer to doctor or it is just beacuse of infection in right side lymph node also.

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Yes he needs to consult a physician or chest specialist. And get investigations done ...  Read More

Is it possible for lymph nodes to stay swollen even after infection is gone. I had swollen lymph nodes for 6 months. It is bit painfull and moveable. Its size is constant throughout. Fnac and us says it is secondary to any infection. What should be my next steps? I had no any other symtoms.

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Lymph nodes can persist even after infection is control. ...  Read More

I have swollen lymph nodes in neckfdom 10 days,no fever,no night sweat but having pain in all body in localized areas and it last for 5-10 mins including head i have pain in neck under ear and in cheek under jaw all over day.sometimes i also feel choking in between of the neck. I was also having boil on one of my leg and on my neck.please advi

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Yes it is viral infection. You take belladonna 200 once daily for 4 days. Take rest. You will be ok. ...  Read More

Is this occipital swollen lymph node or cervical lymph nodes. What is the level of this lymph nodes. Does it look cancerous?

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It looks superficial and surrounded by redness....indicates Reactive-lymphadinitis (reaction to some mild infection in nearby area like your hair )... Not cancerous. Take anti-inflammatory x5days. Wi ...  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

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

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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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

Nowadays how can we protect our kids from risky viral infection. Please share any prevention tips to protect kids against viral diseases. My 7 year daughter had viral fever which later developed lymph nodes and she had fever for almost 2 weeks with neck pain. After 10 days she also had developed pain in one foot. She recovered with proper treatmen

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It sounds like your daughter had a really rough two-week recovery, and it’s completely natural to worry about her immune system after such an intense illness. To help protect kids from these kin ...  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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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

Hello Doctors, I am struggling with viral infection from last 5 days. So much cough with fever. I tried everything (steam, hot water) but still not getting relief. I have asthma also and getting breathing issues with that. Please help

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Asthma gets exacerbated with viral infection. You need to step up asthma medication along with antibiotics if running fever ...  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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I am suffering from Viral Infection due to winter. I have a dry cough and fever. My course of antibiotics was completed but the infection has not gone. I have tested CRP and it is 78.70 and I have a fever. Shall I continue the same antibiotic for 2 days more or not?

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Need know on which medication u were You can consultant me for details ...  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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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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