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What Causes Swelling In The Lymph Node Of The Neck In Children?

Hi. I'm a 17 year old female. My lymph node or gland on the right side of my neck has been swollen for some time. I've been getting so sick recently and it goes away and just comes right back. I get SOO hot in the middle of the night and sometimes im freezing right after. I'm EXHAUSTED all the time now and just want to sleep. I lost my appetite and whenever i breath it feels like i have pressure on my chest so i have to cough. Is this lymphoma? what should i do?
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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Hi dear,

Based on the symptoms you have mentioned in your question, from the way you describe it, it might sound like lymphoma but i highly doubt it.. The main reason i doubt that is because you said the swelling on the lymph node comes and goes, however people with lymphoma the swelling stays or gets worse as time goes by.

The swollen lymph node that you have is possibly just due to infection, an upper respiratory infection. it would be very helpful if you could include in your question the time lapse of your condition so i could suggest you treatment options you can follow.

I also suspect the reason for your difficulty breathing, feeling hot and sleep problems is due to anxiety, try to calm yourself down and don't worry much..

At the moment i suggest you to wait for few more days and see if your symptoms is getting better, if not then visit a Doctor, to evaluate your condition and run the appropriate tests.

So don't worry and relax, i'm sure you will be just fine ..


Wishing you all the best.
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What Causes Swelling In The Lymph Node Of The Neck In Children?

Hi dear, Based on the symptoms you have mentioned in your question, from the way you describe it, it might sound like lymphoma but i highly doubt it.. The main reason i doubt that is because you said the swelling on the lymph node comes and goes, however people with lymphoma the swelling stays or gets worse as time goes by. The swollen lymph node that you have is possibly just due to infection, an upper respiratory infection. it would be very helpful if you could include in your question the time lapse of your condition so i could suggest you treatment options you can follow. I also suspect the reason for your difficulty breathing, feeling hot and sleep problems is due to anxiety, try to calm yourself down and don t worry much.. At the moment i suggest you to wait for few more days and see if your symptoms is getting better, if not then visit a Doctor, to evaluate your condition and run the appropriate tests. So don t worry and relax, i m sure you will be just fine .. Wishing you all the best.