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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Ears And Itchiness On Hands And Feet?

I recently woke up with a huge bite on my foot. It itched so I put some after bite on it but later on I noticed hands and feet really itched and I had swollen lymph nodes and my ears really hurt. Should I be worried? I ve have a fever on and off but nothing to crazy.
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen lymph nodes in the ears and itchiness on hands and feet which is a bacterial infection . But there can be other causes also like viral pharyngitis . The symptoms can also occur due to allergic reaction . I would suggest you to

1) Antibiotics are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too.
2) Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action.
3) Avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food.
4) Sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges.
5) Take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine.

If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene. Take proper course of antibiotics. Get blood tests done if required. Doctor may also refer you to allergy specialist in case of allergic reaction. Also apply warm compresses neck twice a day .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Ears And Itchiness On Hands And Feet?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen lymph nodes in the ears and itchiness on hands and feet which is a bacterial infection . But there can be other causes also like viral pharyngitis . The symptoms can also occur due to allergic reaction . I would suggest you to 1) Antibiotics are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too. 2) Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action. 3) Avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food. 4) Sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges. 5) Take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene. Take proper course of antibiotics. Get blood tests done if required. Doctor may also refer you to allergy specialist in case of allergic reaction. Also apply warm compresses neck twice a day . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari