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What Causes A Painful Lymph Node Swelling In The Neck?
Question: I have a very swollen, very painful lymph node on the side of my neck. What should i do?
Brief Answer:
Painful enlargement of lymph nodes indicated local infection
Detailed Answer:
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The painful neck lymph node is suggestive of underlying infection. Common conditions causing painful enlargement of neck lymph nodes include viral upper respiratory infection, tonsillitis, laryngitis, tooth infection, local skin infections (rarely fungal infection) including the scalp.
Please be advised to follow up with a primary care provider for further evaluation and the need for treatment with antibiotics.
Meanwhile, you can take Tylenol for pain.
Hope this answers your questions
Please feel free to address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Painful enlargement of lymph nodes indicated local infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern
The painful neck lymph node is suggestive of underlying infection. Common conditions causing painful enlargement of neck lymph nodes include viral upper respiratory infection, tonsillitis, laryngitis, tooth infection, local skin infections (rarely fungal infection) including the scalp.
Please be advised to follow up with a primary care provider for further evaluation and the need for treatment with antibiotics.
Meanwhile, you can take Tylenol for pain.
Hope this answers your questions
Please feel free to address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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