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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In Neck And Head Along With Pain In Upper Back?
I have had swollen lymph noes for the past three weeks. One is swollen in the front of my neck and one in the back of my head. I went to the doctor on Friday, and he says he thinks it may be caused by acne so he prescribed me with an acne medication. Since then I ve been having sharp upper back pain and I was wondering if they may be related to each other, or may be any cause for concern?
Mon, 3 Aug 2020
Hi,
If the lymph nodes enlargements are not subsiding with the given drugs after 2 weeks, it is better to review with your doctor and get a blood count and ESR done, as lymph nodes may suggest a soft tissue infection nearby (may the reason for pain, but difficult to comment without examining) or less commonly more serious conditions. Meanwhile you can take paracetamol for pain relief.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
If the lymph nodes enlargements are not subsiding with the given drugs after 2 weeks, it is better to review with your doctor and get a blood count and ESR done, as lymph nodes may suggest a soft tissue infection nearby (may the reason for pain, but difficult to comment without examining) or less commonly more serious conditions. Meanwhile you can take paracetamol for pain relief.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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