Swollen Lymph Nodes Questions

1.risk factors for malignancy
age older than 40 years
duration of lymphadenopathy greater than four to six weeks
generalized lymphadenopathy (two or more regions involved)
male sex
node not returned to baseline after eight to 12 weeks
supraclavicular location
systemic signs: fever, night sweats, weight loss, hepatosplenomegaly
2. If you have any of the risk factor mentioned above, you can get a fine needle aspiration and cytology (fnac )of the affected node. 3. Si...more

It can be idiopathic lymphadenopathy, tuberculosis or cancer.
Need more investigation to confirm it.

Hello lybrate-user.
Let's not assume anything.
It is better to get checked.
There are chances that it may just be normal.

your can be because of ear infection. Nothing to worry. It will resolve on its own. Do saline gargles daily.

They r recurrent, if I take one course of
antibiotic
anti inflammatory for five to seven days
with hot foamntation
they subside.
So please consult md physician.

These small lump like swellings around neck are be ause of cough and cold, not to worry much, but on a safer aspect, I would recommend you to start some medication along side saline water gargles and steam inhalation, also some leading questions are needed to be asked.

Lymph nodes take time to get back to normal shape, do not worry it is body's defence system, we need to check if there is any persistent infection or any other causes for recurrent throat infections, also regarding no one can not deny unless taking a complete history. You can contact me for further querries.

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
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Lymph nodes can be swollen either due to an infection or due to a tumor in a nearby or related part of the body. It depends upon which lymph node has been affected and will help to narrow it down to which cause it might be. If it is due to an infection, it will resolve once the infection is cleared, else other causes will need to be looked into. Also if you could clarify why you had an usg neck in the first place, it will definitely help. To discuss your problems further and plan a course of inv...more

Usually lymph node enlargement is a sign of infection. Since your lymph node is still present you should get a lymph node biopsy done. At your age there is nothing to be concerned about. You can book a online consultation for more information.
Happy recovery.