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What Medication Is Suggested For Swollen Glands In Neck And Chest Pain?

I have swollen glands in my neck that I have had since mid August, I have in the last two weeks been having right sided chest pains and very itchy skin in this area, also some awful night sweats and having lots of hot flushes where my face becomes bright red, any ideas?
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should rule out tuberculosis in your case.
You are having enlarged glands in neck. This must be enlarged cervical lymphnodes.
Most common site for tubercular lymphadenitis is neck.
You are also having chest pain with night sweats.
Both these are also seen in tuberculosis.
So better to get done
1. Ultrasound examination of neck.
2. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)
3. Chest x ray
4. Complete blood count with ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate).
If these reports are suggestive of tuberculosis then you have to take anti tubercular drugs for 6 months.
Don't worry, with appropriate treatment, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Medication Is Suggested For Swollen Glands In Neck And Chest Pain?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out tuberculosis in your case. You are having enlarged glands in neck. This must be enlarged cervical lymphnodes. Most common site for tubercular lymphadenitis is neck. You are also having chest pain with night sweats. Both these are also seen in tuberculosis. So better to get done 1. Ultrasound examination of neck. 2. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) 3. Chest x ray 4. Complete blood count with ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). If these reports are suggestive of tuberculosis then you have to take anti tubercular drugs for 6 months. Don t worry, with appropriate treatment, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.