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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes Around The Neck Along With Sore Throat
Question: Good morning - I have been sick for 10 days, went to doc last Friday with swollen glands/lymphnodes, very sore throat. Doc prescribed penicillin 500 every 8 hours. I am still feeling bad and the infection, i'm afraid, has gone into sinus cavity and my front tooth (where I have a crown). That, along with my right neck gland is sore and swollen. I do think I have gotten a bit better, but don't know if this warrants another doc visit. Suggestions appreciated. Thank you
Brief Answer:
I suggest you visit your doctor again.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Please could you tell me if you have fever during this time and today. What kind of examination have you done before you started treatment with penicillin?
I suggest to visit your doctor again. You should do a full blood count, a throat culture and neck ultrasound to see the lymphnodes (the size and the structure) better along with a sinus X-ray.
I hope my answer helps you.Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Monika Dede
Infectious Diseases Specialist
I suggest you visit your doctor again.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Please could you tell me if you have fever during this time and today. What kind of examination have you done before you started treatment with penicillin?
I suggest to visit your doctor again. You should do a full blood count, a throat culture and neck ultrasound to see the lymphnodes (the size and the structure) better along with a sinus X-ray.
I hope my answer helps you.Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Monika Dede
Infectious Diseases Specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you Dr. Dede. The exam consisted of ear check, throat check, and her just checking my neck (via hand). I had a fever last Tuesday and Wednesday. My face started feeling prickly and strange, along with my front tooth been tender to push on it. I am not sure if I have a fever now, but maybe. I will most likely not be able to get in to see the doctor today, so was going to try a local urgent care (I'm in DC at work). I am more tired today, than yesterday, so concerned. I agree - def need blood work and throat culture.
And, my neck has been itching, which may be a result from the penicillin, but getting a little rash. I also have Fibromyalgia, so not sure if that would matter or not, but other than that, pretty healthy 52 year old female.
And, my neck has been itching, which may be a result from the penicillin, but getting a little rash. I also have Fibromyalgia, so not sure if that would matter or not, but other than that, pretty healthy 52 year old female.
Brief Answer:
I suggest to meet your doctor again.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Based on your history, I think you should do a full blood count, throat culture, neck ultrasound and EBV serology (IgM, IgG) as well to exclude mononucleosis.
I think that the rash could be because of penicillin.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards,
Dr. Monika Dede
Infectious Diseases Specialist
I suggest to meet your doctor again.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Based on your history, I think you should do a full blood count, throat culture, neck ultrasound and EBV serology (IgM, IgG) as well to exclude mononucleosis.
I think that the rash could be because of penicillin.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards,
Dr. Monika Dede
Infectious Diseases Specialist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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