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How Do I Treat Swollen Glands In Neck?
I have been waking with the glands in neck sore- it typically goes away with the use of advil. I previously had a cold a few weeks back and was put on a antibiotic.I took the antibiotic until I was finished. I have no symptoms of a cold other than my glands swelling. Could this be something serious?
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Most likely you are having reactive lymphadentis.
The commonest cause of lymphnode enlargement in the neck are Viral infection-Infectious mononucleosis, E-B virus etc..
It usually subsides after a period of 02 weeks. If not
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or biopsy is needed particularly in the following situations:-
Age>40 years
Supraclavicular location
Hard texture
Node size >2.25 cm²
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Most likely you are having reactive lymphadentis.
The commonest cause of lymphnode enlargement in the neck are Viral infection-Infectious mononucleosis, E-B virus etc..
It usually subsides after a period of 02 weeks. If not
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or biopsy is needed particularly in the following situations:-
Age>40 years
Supraclavicular location
Hard texture
Node size >2.25 cm²
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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