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Question: Hello im here because recently my partner has woke up with a swolen neck, she did some research and figured out it was her lymph nodes and or glands under her jaw . They are swollen balls under her jaw (one on each side).
And every morning she wakea up with it in worse pain and swolen than before.
But what im asking is shes not sexually active and I really want to help her feel better and cure her neck, now she has been swimming in a big apartment complex's pool but wo has her friends and family , so if that could have been the cause then why doesent the rest have this? Ages range from 11-17
And every morning she wakea up with it in worse pain and swolen than before.
But what im asking is shes not sexually active and I really want to help her feel better and cure her neck, now she has been swimming in a big apartment complex's pool but wo has her friends and family , so if that could have been the cause then why doesent the rest have this? Ages range from 11-17
Brief Answer:
She need to consult a physician and get examined.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Swollen ,tender,painful lymph nodes are indicative for infection.It might be an viral or bacterial infection.
Common causes are :Strep throat,Mononucleosis,tonsillitis,mouth sores etc.
Usually an bacterial infection needs a course of antibiotics and an viral infection doesn't require specific treatment.
To improve her symptoms she need to rest ,drink plenty of water,eating healthy.
-applying a warm, wet compress to the affected area may help.
-She can take NSAIDs to reduce the pain and inflammation like: Ibuprofen , Acetaminophen .
-Gargling with warm salty water can reduce the swelling of the glands if it is due to mouth bacterial infection.
If she start to have fever ,or the symptoms doesn't seem to improve,she need to consult a physician and get examined.
A detailed medical history ,physical examination ,Complete blood count test are necessary for the diagnosis.
Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have additional questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to help.
Wish a complete and quick recovery to your girlfriend.
Take care!
Dr.Rovena Murati.
She need to consult a physician and get examined.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Swollen ,tender,painful lymph nodes are indicative for infection.It might be an viral or bacterial infection.
Common causes are :Strep throat,Mononucleosis,tonsillitis,mouth sores etc.
Usually an bacterial infection needs a course of antibiotics and an viral infection doesn't require specific treatment.
To improve her symptoms she need to rest ,drink plenty of water,eating healthy.
-applying a warm, wet compress to the affected area may help.
-She can take NSAIDs to reduce the pain and inflammation like: Ibuprofen , Acetaminophen .
-Gargling with warm salty water can reduce the swelling of the glands if it is due to mouth bacterial infection.
If she start to have fever ,or the symptoms doesn't seem to improve,she need to consult a physician and get examined.
A detailed medical history ,physical examination ,Complete blood count test are necessary for the diagnosis.
Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have additional questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to help.
Wish a complete and quick recovery to your girlfriend.
Take care!
Dr.Rovena Murati.
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