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Should I Be Worried About An Enlarged Lymph Node In Neck?
Hello! I have what seems to be an enlarged lymph node in the back of my neck, where back, shoulder and neck meet. Not really big, I don't think it's bigger than 1 cm, 1.5 cm at most, but pretty hard. It pops out more when my back is tender. It's been there for almost a year, I went to my doctor when I found it and he said it was nothing, blood work was ok. But it's still there. Should I concern?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
The lymph node can be due to bacterial infection if it is single.
In such conditions, i advise following:
To take antibiotic like Augmentin for a week. If the lymph nodes settles, it's good. If it doesn't then a FNAC would be required.
So, you may observe this and after 1 week, if it doesn't settle, get following:
1. FNAC of the Lymph Node
2. ESR
3. Xray Chest
4. Sputum For AFB
This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
The lymph node can be due to bacterial infection if it is single.
In such conditions, i advise following:
To take antibiotic like Augmentin for a week. If the lymph nodes settles, it's good. If it doesn't then a FNAC would be required.
So, you may observe this and after 1 week, if it doesn't settle, get following:
1. FNAC of the Lymph Node
2. ESR
3. Xray Chest
4. Sputum For AFB
This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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