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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

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

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

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

Hi My son (18 months) has two swollen lymph nodes on the left neck near the ear. He got this one month back when he had a viral fever and throat infection. It is still there and slightly increased in size. He has no pain or any other issues due to this. His doc says not to worry if it's not painful and not growing bigger. Since it has slightly inc

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Hi. Small lymph nodes are common in children and they occur in the neck due to infection of throat, ear, teeth, skin, colds etc. They are harmless if small in size and are discrete. Kindly see a nearb ...  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

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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Nothing to worry ...  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

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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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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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 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

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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