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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes On Neck And Lower Body
Question: Hi I have had cat scan of the neck and lower body because of enlarged lymph nodes cat scans showed visible lymph nodes but not of palpable concern I have one on each side of my neck under my chin and one on the right side of my neck all have been there awhile. Today I was showering and found some under both arm pits on the side of my chest. I had nipple discharge 2 to 3 years ago had a mammogram and ultrasound negative results I guess I just want to know why all these lymph nodes are swelling 36 year old male
Brief Answer:
Could be due to infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The most obvious causes of lymph nodes swelling are infection or malignancy. As I understand you had blood discharge and ultrasound scans done 3 years ago and not recent. In this context I would suggest we treat you with a course of antibiotic. If the lymph node swelling persist beyond a week or two then I would advise you to do a PET scan to rule out space occupying lesion that may be related to tumors.
Regards
Dr De
Could be due to infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The most obvious causes of lymph nodes swelling are infection or malignancy. As I understand you had blood discharge and ultrasound scans done 3 years ago and not recent. In this context I would suggest we treat you with a course of antibiotic. If the lymph node swelling persist beyond a week or two then I would advise you to do a PET scan to rule out space occupying lesion that may be related to tumors.
Regards
Dr De
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Dr. Prasad
I have had cut scans one of the neck and one of the pelvis it just says that lymp nodes are visible but not of palpable concern Are the ct scan good for anything?
Brief Answer:
Lymph nodes are small in size and has no clinical significance
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As the cat scan of neck and pelvis is showing lymph nodes that are not of papabe concern you do not need to worry as its size is very small and it has no clinical significance
The lymph nodes wil resolve automatically after a course of antibiotic
Regards
DR DE
Lymph nodes are small in size and has no clinical significance
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As the cat scan of neck and pelvis is showing lymph nodes that are not of papabe concern you do not need to worry as its size is very small and it has no clinical significance
The lymph nodes wil resolve automatically after a course of antibiotic
Regards
DR DE
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
So more likely an infection of some kind?
Brief Answer:
Most probably due to infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes as it very small in size it could be due to infection and not be due to malignancy
There is nothing to worry
If you have no more clarifications then please rate the answer and close the thread
Regards
DR DE
Most probably due to infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes as it very small in size it could be due to infection and not be due to malignancy
There is nothing to worry
If you have no more clarifications then please rate the answer and close the thread
Regards
DR DE
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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