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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Neck

Yes. I have had swollen lymph nodes in neck for last 8 years. Low neutrophils,high lymphophites, high sed rate of 65 for last 8 years. Subclaviclor swelling bilateral for last 1 1/2 year, now swollen lymph node in elbow. New abdominal sweeping, getting full early, swelling on last rib area bilateral can you help me
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Hello,

According your symptoms I think you should do a physical examination and take a detailed medical history by a doctor to see some characteristic of lymph nodes (size, movement, tenderness) to do a different diagnosis. When lymph nodes swell in two or more areas of the body, it is called generalized lymphadenopathy and usually is not a good sign.

Related to your long lasting symptoms and lab data (high lymphocyte, high sed rate) the most probably pathology are such as leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma excluding first HIV/AIDS. Treatment for swollen glands focuses on treating the cause. For example, a bacterial infection may be treated with antibiotics, while a viral infection often goes away on its own. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy may be done to confirm the diagnosis.

I hope my answer helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Monika Dede
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Neck

Hello, According your symptoms I think you should do a physical examination and take a detailed medical history by a doctor to see some characteristic of lymph nodes (size, movement, tenderness) to do a different diagnosis. When lymph nodes swell in two or more areas of the body, it is called generalized lymphadenopathy and usually is not a good sign. Related to your long lasting symptoms and lab data (high lymphocyte, high sed rate) the most probably pathology are such as leukemia, Hodgkin s disease, and non-Hodgkin s lymphoma excluding first HIV/AIDS. Treatment for swollen glands focuses on treating the cause. For example, a bacterial infection may be treated with antibiotics, while a viral infection often goes away on its own. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy may be done to confirm the diagnosis. I hope my answer helps you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Monika Dede