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Swollen Lymph Nodes Questions

Asked for female, 23 years old from Jamshedpur
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General Physician•Kolkata
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It would be difficult to comment only on the basis of swollen lymph nodes. It can be due to a simple throat infection or it can be something more serious. Only a query of any other problems that you are facing but not bothering you to that extent, can reveal the cause of the swelling. Please have a consult to determine the cause.
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Dear user, you have nothing to panic. Lymphadenopathy is usually a result of an infection and could as be sue to an oral infection or poor oral hygiene. In case of malignancies and hiv / aids you will have symptoms like weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea, night sweats, fever (on and off), lethargy, nutritional deficiencies etc. If you are really concerned, you can have a complete check up at a specialty hospital nearby. However it is best to avoid now as there is a severe second wave of covid...more
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Dear user, you should meet a physician for a complete health check up and tests have to be carried out if there are swollen lymph nodes present. There are many causes for swollen lymph nodes varying from infections to malignancy. Hence a thorough evaluation has to be done.
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Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
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There is no increase in inflammation by just touching the surface. Get examination by local physician.
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Cardiologist•Kottayam
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Do you have fever or weight loss. You should consult doctor. Swelling of lymph node can be of many things like fever, tb etc etc.
Asked for female, 34 years old from Guwahati
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Dear user, the medications prescribed are for the lump to reduce its size. Depending on your body's immunity the size will reduce quickly or slowly. You can take the shot after a week too. But the medications prescribed have to be continued. You can consult me for more doubts regarding this online by clicking on my photo and booking an appointment however, if you found my answer helpful, please leave a positive feedback as it helps me with my practice. Thank you.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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It can be enlarged lymph node. 1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration,...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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What r other symptoms that you r experiencing?
By doing what like walking, exertion, eating or empty stomach- it increases or decreases in intensity. For how much time the pain remains?
Is there stiffness also?
How is your appetite?
R you constipated?
Any problem in urine? I need to know more to be able to make diagnosis. In the meanwhile follow this 1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds ...more
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