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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node And Fever?

Hi I am a nurse, on a general ward. August this year I had high temperature for ten night and swollen right lymph.
Biopsy was done and I just found out I have tb. I am so upset and I also started on treatment. I am so tried and feeling too down and also having a lot of pain in neck, shoulder and head. Pls for advise
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen lymph node and fever which seems to be due to strep throat which is a bacterial infection. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to

1) Antibiotics are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too.

2) Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action.

3) Avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food.

4) Sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges.

5) Take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine.

If symptoms keeps on persisting visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene. Take proper course of antibiotics. Get blood tests done if required.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node And Fever?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen lymph node and fever which seems to be due to strep throat which is a bacterial infection. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to 1) Antibiotics are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too. 2) Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action. 3) Avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food. 4) Sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges. 5) Take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene. Take proper course of antibiotics. Get blood tests done if required. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari