Brief Answer: Upper Respiratory Tract infection Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for your query. The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Upper Respiratory Tract infection. The swelling of glands (lymph node) indicates the presence of infection. Pain in ear & head is attributed to spread of infection to these areas. Management includes: 1. Gargle with warm salt water to relieve throat pain. 2. Analgesics like paracetamol 3. Antibiotics depending upon culture & sensitivity reports to remove the causative organism. 4. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra can also be used to provide symptomatic relief. So, the antibiotics were prescribed by your Doctor suspecting the same. If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an ENT specialist. Investigations like complete blood count & X ray of paranasal sinus will be helpful in detecting any pathological cause for your symptoms. Meanwhile, avoid taking cold food & drinks, maintain adequate hydration & take soft, non-spicy foods. Wish you good health & a speedy recovery. Take care.

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Brief Answer: Kindly view the details Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for your follow up query. According to the case history as mentioned in your post, the symptoms can be attributed to the presence of a mass in the Pyriform fossa. Pyriform fossa is a small pouch like structure present on either side of the throat. And growth of any mass or infection of the pouch can produce sensations of something stuck in the throat. It can be detected with the help of an endoscope & then subsequently managed. Your symptoms will be relieved with this. So, kindly consult an ENT Specialist for the same. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & good nutrition status and avoid stress. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.

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Brief Answer: Thanks for your appreciation Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for your appreciation. Wishing you a Healthy Life. Take care.

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Brief Answer: Kindly view the details Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for your follow up query. The decision of whether to drain the lymph node or not is to be taken only after a proper clinical examination. If there is only mild-moderate enlargement, it will subside by use of antibiotics only. In case, the lymph node is severely enlarged or filled with pus/ destroyed, then it has to be drained/managed surgically. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.

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