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What Causes Swelling Above Clavicle Bone?
Question: I have swelling above my clavicle bone the size of a plum on both sides. I have night sweats where I wake up drenched in sweat. I am 48 have RA and take arava. Could it be serious? I am really tired too
Brief Answer:
yes it needs evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Your problem needs evaluation urgently ,I would request you to please send me any previous investigations plus the photograph of swelling so that we can understand your problem better and help you out . It can be related to RA or may be some lymph node swelling . please send your reports and if you have any history of weight loss.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
yes it needs evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Your problem needs evaluation urgently ,I would request you to please send me any previous investigations plus the photograph of swelling so that we can understand your problem better and help you out . It can be related to RA or may be some lymph node swelling . please send your reports and if you have any history of weight loss.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No weight loss. Just really tired. Dark circles under eyes. Night sweats. Swelling bigger on right then left side. Face puffy.
Brief Answer:
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thanks for revering back.
Well having a look at the pic that you have sent it doesnt look like inflammatory swelling to me related to arthritis as there is no redness visible . It looks like a swollen lymph node to me . I would advise you to see a doctor immediately for the same as it would require an FNAC of the lymph node to see whats going on . It can be due to a number of conditions even lymphomas or malignancy so needs urgent evaluation.
Any other concerns I will be happy to answer.
Dr. Shruti
Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thanks for revering back.
Well having a look at the pic that you have sent it doesnt look like inflammatory swelling to me related to arthritis as there is no redness visible . It looks like a swollen lymph node to me . I would advise you to see a doctor immediately for the same as it would require an FNAC of the lymph node to see whats going on . It can be due to a number of conditions even lymphomas or malignancy so needs urgent evaluation.
Any other concerns I will be happy to answer.
Dr. Shruti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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