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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes And Throat Infection?

hello i had one swollen lymph node on left side of my neck one n half yr bk. FNSC was normal, my doctor gave me antibiotic and that swelling disappered. but now i have two swollen lymph node on left side. it does not pain at all. Kindly suggest. now a day i often get throat infection
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Bacterial and viral infections in throat like tonsillitis,pharyngitis commonly causes lymph node enlargement in neck.Other causes include dental caries,tuberculosis,lymphomas(rare),granulomatous conditions,immunocompromised state.As fnac is normal and clinical improvement has happened,and there is a history of throat infection ,a couse of antibiotic is advised.The focus of infection should be sought and measures to eradicate the focus also should be taken.Please consult your doctor for the same.
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes And Throat Infection?

Bacterial and viral infections in throat like tonsillitis,pharyngitis commonly causes lymph node enlargement in neck.Other causes include dental caries,tuberculosis,lymphomas(rare),granulomatous conditions,immunocompromised state.As fnac is normal and clinical improvement has happened,and there is a history of throat infection ,a couse of antibiotic is advised.The focus of infection should be sought and measures to eradicate the focus also should be taken.Please consult your doctor for the same.