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Swollen Hard Lymph Nodes In Groin Area, Sore Throat, Fever, Chills, Body Pain. Reason?
My husband has 4 or 5 swollen hard lymph nodes in the groin he got sick after he noticed them with a sore thoat and fever and chills he says his body hurts he always works about 70 hrs a week on his feet so he always says his legs and feet hurt but last night his back hurt and he has an appointment on sept. 10 but im so worried and would like to have some ideas of what could be wrong with him
Wed, 29 Aug 2012
Hi,
The lymph nodes in the groin region usually enlarge in condition where there is infection of the lower limbs and the genital area.
Walking bare foot can also cause enlarged lymph nodes in the groin.
He can try a course of broad spectrum antibiotic and see if it reduces. Alternatively, a biopsy of the lymph node can be done to conclude on the cause and may be treated accordingly.
I wish your husband quick recovery.
Regards,
The lymph nodes in the groin region usually enlarge in condition where there is infection of the lower limbs and the genital area.
Walking bare foot can also cause enlarged lymph nodes in the groin.
He can try a course of broad spectrum antibiotic and see if it reduces. Alternatively, a biopsy of the lymph node can be done to conclude on the cause and may be treated accordingly.
I wish your husband quick recovery.
Regards,
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Hi Candice,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic!
Your husband seems to be having a viral syndrome.
Most likely a mononucleosis/mono., rarely same symptoms are possible with HIV seroconversion or a hematologic malignancy.
It is a real pitiable situation of healthcare at your place that you have to wait for so long.
You can start him on OTC Ultracet tablet 6hourly topped up by Paracetamol(acetaminophen)500 mg as required.
You can mean while get the mono and HIV serology done and a CBC LFT done just to rule out prime suspects.
I hope the advise would be useful for you.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic!
Your husband seems to be having a viral syndrome.
Most likely a mononucleosis/mono., rarely same symptoms are possible with HIV seroconversion or a hematologic malignancy.
It is a real pitiable situation of healthcare at your place that you have to wait for so long.
You can start him on OTC Ultracet tablet 6hourly topped up by Paracetamol(acetaminophen)500 mg as required.
You can mean while get the mono and HIV serology done and a CBC LFT done just to rule out prime suspects.
I hope the advise would be useful for you.
I find this answer helpful
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