Suggest Treatment For Enlarged Lymph Node Under Chin

Posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2014

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Question : I have a lump like a marble on the rt side of my throat under my chin it hurts to touch it and u am extremely tired. my children have had strep in the last two weeks and I am a teacher. I slept 6 hours today. Should I goto doc or take a prescription for bactrum or nothing

Answered by Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Enlarged lymph node under chin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
This type of lump as you mentioned in your query may be enlarged lymph node ( as you mentioned that it is single and this is submandibular lymph node ) . Due to strep throat this lymph node drain and act as a protective barrier for infection, so enlarged .
In your case may be due to this reason.
Self medication is not good .
So consult your doctor and get prescription.
As you mentioned that it hurts and you are also feeling tiredness . Hurt means tenderness present due to secondary infection from sore throat . Tiredness due to infection .
Take a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs for 3-5 days .
In my patient I prescribe levofloxacin+azithromycin ( combination pack ) once in day for 3 -5 days . ACECLOFENAC 200 mg twice in day for 2 days .
Hope this will help you .
Further any question I will reply in follow up.
Good luck.

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