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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Node In The Pelvic Region
I have a swollen lymph node in my right pelvic region. It has been ther for about 2 to 3 years. Recently, about a year ago, it has become quite painful and much larger. I have seen 2 doctors and had several tests including a. Ct scan of my thigh and of my back as it was first diagnosed as a spinal problem. In fact it has been diagnosed as several different things. I have had physical therapy for it and cortisone injections. It was diagnosed as a swollen lymph node a couple of weeks ago. Also in the time frame my right leg has become quite swollen. That is helped by wearing heavy duty support hose. I have had two open heart surgeries due to rheumatic heart disease of the valves and had a stroke that affected the right side about 3 years ago. There is very little problems left from the stoke, just some numbness and over sensitivity of the skin on the right side. I have been given pain killers for the pain on the right side from the swollen nodes. It. Works some but I really do not want to take pain pills for the rest of my life. No one has suggested anything else to help me. Can you give me some clues as to what to do?
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Jenis Bhalavat's Response
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
To begin with as your history states first you underwent a heart surgery, than you had stroke after a year swollen lymph nodes in your groin and then leg swelling. You underwent lots of test (it would have been good if you had mentioned them) hope that included urine test, biopsy from the lymph if not than please get it done.
However the swelling in the leg is most probably due to incomplete lymph drainage .As treatment if above reports are negative get the lymph removed if positive take appropriate medicine as prescribed by the GP depending on the reports.
Hope you find this helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Node In The Pelvic Region
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. To begin with as your history states first you underwent a heart surgery, than you had stroke after a year swollen lymph nodes in your groin and then leg swelling. You underwent lots of test (it would have been good if you had mentioned them) hope that included urine test, biopsy from the lymph if not than please get it done. However the swelling in the leg is most probably due to incomplete lymph drainage .As treatment if above reports are negative get the lymph removed if positive take appropriate medicine as prescribed by the GP depending on the reports. Hope you find this helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jenis Bhalavat