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Suggest Treatment For Lumps In The Neck

Posted on Tue, 23 May 2017

Question: i have what feels to be 3 lumps in my lower neck closer to clavicle that have been there about 3 day and arr now sore to touch. they are about the size of a lima bean dont seem to be gettting bigger. for the last few days i have also had a headache and the teeth hurt on the same side as well mostly my molars. i had a tick bite close to the area about 2 weeks ago.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
tick born illness most likely, be vigilant.

Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, Hi I evaluated your query thoroughly and reviewed the images.

* Appearance of skin rash after tick bite in incubation period ( 3 -30 days ) raise
the suspiciousness of tick born disease ( Lyme disease, Southern tick
associated rash illness, rocky mountain spotted fever, Ehrlichiosis, tularemia )

* Though it is not typical circular rash called Erythema Migrans of Lyme disease,
it is definitely in relation to tick born illness.

* I suggest temporarily to take tab. Acetaminophen (325)mg 3 times a day after
Meals, maintain your hydrations with plenty of liquids & fix an appointment
with your health care provider who will evaluate the following before deciding
the course of treatment:

- your symptoms - geographic region in which you were bitten - Diagnostic
tests, if indicated by the symptoms as evaluated.

* Proper diagnosis and management with antibiotics & supportive treatment are
the cornerstone of therapy.

* Don`t panic, it's totally controllable.
* Keep the parts clean with lukewarm water and dry

Hope this helps you.
Welcome for any further queries.
Thanks for using HealthcareMagic,

Wishing you fast and speedy recovery from the same.
Regards dear take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 hours later)

this does not explain the lumps im feeling that are my concern

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Respected XXXX, Reactionary Lymph node enlargements following tick bite

Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, hi
Lumps of your narrations are Reactionary Lymph node enlargements occuring in the drainage areas of the tick bite due to underlying inflammatory process of the body .
Those lumps get resolved through proper antibiotic treatment course depending
upon the physical examination & diagnostic evaluation data carried out .
Hope this resolves your concern
Welcome for any further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D