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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Jaw, Arm Pit, Neck, Abdominal Area And Lungs?

Hi, I have a swollen lymph node near my jaw on the left side. It has been enlarged and through a recent CT scan, they found larger than normal lymph nodes in the arm pit, neck, abdominal area and 3 in my lungs. They are painful especially around the neck, shoulder and behind my left eye. I noticed I cannot cry normally in the left side. Also in the past, I have had shingles with post neuralgia. Stool is black with blood...Which doctor should I go see?
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Even though it needs a complete general and local examination along with all related investigations to arrive at a tentative diagnosis of your condition, form your history, it seems to be a systemic problem where there are generalized lymphadenopathy along with involvement of the GI tract resulting in blood in stool. If I were your doctor, I would refer you to a general surgeon and gastro enterologist jointly for a possible FNAC of the localised swellings, and to know the source of bleeding in the GI tract, so that appropriate management could be initiated.


I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Jaw, Arm Pit, Neck, Abdominal Area And Lungs?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Even though it needs a complete general and local examination along with all related investigations to arrive at a tentative diagnosis of your condition, form your history, it seems to be a systemic problem where there are generalized lymphadenopathy along with involvement of the GI tract resulting in blood in stool. If I were your doctor, I would refer you to a general surgeon and gastro enterologist jointly for a possible FNAC of the localised swellings, and to know the source of bleeding in the GI tract, so that appropriate management could be initiated. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.