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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Throat?

My symptoms started as swollen glands in my throat, 1st on my left side then both with skin sensitivity, especially on back & neck this started over a week ago, last wed. I noticed a swollen lump behind my left ear, I ve always had since I can remember somewhat of a bump behind my left ear but thought it was just bone. I also had a bump on the back side of my head on the left at hairline. The skin sensitivity went away after a couple days, the swollen glands went away last Friday, I seen a doctor on Saturday, he said I had sinuses with seeing that my throat was red & suggested I get an ultrasound on my swollen lymph nodes. On Sunday at bedtime i discovered several more swollen tender to to the touch & when i turn my head side to side bumps on back of head & was difficult to lay on back
Mon, 8 May 2017
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Dear from your history it seems it could be due to some bacterial infection.But since swollen lymph nodes alarm the signs that your body is trying to fight some infection or any disease.For that I would suggest get Complete blood counts with white cells morphological review .Also get some routine tests like X_ray chest,ultrasound abdomen to rule out any associated disease.In nut shell you need to get examined thoroughly.
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Throat?

Hello, Welcome to the HCM. Dear from your history it seems it could be due to some bacterial infection.But since swollen lymph nodes alarm the signs that your body is trying to fight some infection or any disease.For that I would suggest get Complete blood counts with white cells morphological review .Also get some routine tests like X_ray chest,ultrasound abdomen to rule out any associated disease.In nut shell you need to get examined thoroughly. Best Regards