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What Causes Lymph Node Swelling In The Neck?

Posted on Mon, 21 Nov 2016

Question: i have lymph node in my neck as told by doctor during the check up due to swallow in my neck.doctor(ENT specialist) given me some antibiotic for five days.but during the use of 5' day course the third day my stomach was upset due to overheating I think due to which I stopped taking the antibiotic.now as today I am okay is it good to continue the course as I discontinued for two days or to consult the doctor for further.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult the Doctor asap

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your review query.
Noted the history well.
My thoughts:
Stomach upset by an antibiotic on 3rd day indicates that you may either need probiotic and /or change over to another antibiotic and supportive medicines as soon as possible- asap.
Please consult your Doctor for further advise and to continue medications and/or to go for ultrasound and guided FNAC.
Please give me the feedback.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

sir is it good to go direct for FNAC because doctor was indicating that it swallow node will either be due to infection or TB symptoms

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
FNAC under USG guidance asap

Detailed Answer:
Yes, better to have FNAC to get a probable diagnosis at the earliest.
If non-specific - no tensions.
If specific, can start the proper treatment at the earliest.
FNAC under USG guidance gives better diagnosis.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (30 minutes later)

sir psychologically this problem troubling me please advise as this node is not a serious one I will try my best to go to general surgeon for diagnosis for treatment.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This may not be a serious thing. Let us confirm asap.

Detailed Answer:
I can understand your feelings and hence the necessity of an early diagnosis and proper management is needed.
Please get the Ultrasound and FNAC done at the earliest as this will give the most probable/exact diagnosis.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY