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Suggest An Alternative Treatment For Swollen And Painful Lymph Node Near Groin Between The Legs?
Question: Hello, I have a swollen lymph node near my groin on my leg, which only appeared after smoking a bit a marijuana a few days ago. I know that weed doesn't cause lymph nodes to swell up but can lower the immune system at least a little bit, just enough for the bacteria to grow. I has gotten bigger and more painful to tough and makes it unpleasant to walk normally, as I'm a bit overweight and my legs tend to brush together while walking, which is only making it worse. I take five different medications daily and am concerned that certain antibiotics would interfere with them, which is why I'd prefer to take them as a last resort. What would be the next best thing to do to treat it? Obviously hold off on using any more marijuana, definitely got that covered. I'm currently keeping some medical gauze tucked between my legs to prevent as much irritation as possible, and have a ton of fruit ready to go in the kitchen. I've heard of a method used for treating infected nodes that involves placing a hot knife or other hot metal object on the swollen node, but I don't know how well that would work, if at all. Thank you in advance for any help/advice.
Brief Answer:
inguinal lymph node management guidelines in details .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Primary guidelines for better recovery in the case of inguinal lymph node
enlargement .
- Continue application of ice pack 5 minutes each 4 times a day .
- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid , dry .
- Wear loose , clean , cotton clothes ; avoid tight jeans .
- Do not try to poke , puncture , adding peroxide or else inside which will raise
more chances of infection flare up .
- Along with intake of organic fresh fruits , add another items with natural
anti oxidants property as vegetables , herbs with high vitamin E , C , beta
carotene to help the pathology resolution .
- Intake of certain proteolytic enzyme tablets ( as serratiopeptidase ) work
really well , need prescription of your doctor .
- Tab. ibuprofen ( 400 mg ) 3 times a day after meals preferably with antacids
if no history of drug sensitivity .
* Manage to observe the size of the same .
* Follow up after 48 hours or early as per the requirement .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards take care .
inguinal lymph node management guidelines in details .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Primary guidelines for better recovery in the case of inguinal lymph node
enlargement .
- Continue application of ice pack 5 minutes each 4 times a day .
- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid , dry .
- Wear loose , clean , cotton clothes ; avoid tight jeans .
- Do not try to poke , puncture , adding peroxide or else inside which will raise
more chances of infection flare up .
- Along with intake of organic fresh fruits , add another items with natural
anti oxidants property as vegetables , herbs with high vitamin E , C , beta
carotene to help the pathology resolution .
- Intake of certain proteolytic enzyme tablets ( as serratiopeptidase ) work
really well , need prescription of your doctor .
- Tab. ibuprofen ( 400 mg ) 3 times a day after meals preferably with antacids
if no history of drug sensitivity .
* Manage to observe the size of the same .
* Follow up after 48 hours or early as per the requirement .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards take care .
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