Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes On Neck And Lower Body

Posted on Tue, 16 Jun 2015

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Question : Hi I have had cat scan of the neck and lower body because of enlarged lymph nodes cat scans showed visible lymph nodes but not of palpable concern I have one on each side of my neck under my chin and one on the right side of my neck all have been there awhile. Today I was showering and found some under both arm pits on the side of my chest. I had nipple discharge 2 to 3 years ago had a mammogram and ultrasound negative results I guess I just want to know why all these lymph nodes are swelling 36 year old male

Answered by Dr. Monish De (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The most obvious causes of lymph nodes swelling are infection or malignancy. As I understand you had blood discharge and ultrasound scans done 3 years ago and not recent. In this context I would suggest we treat you with a course of antibiotic. If the lymph node swelling persist beyond a week or two then I would advise you to do a PET scan to rule out space occupying lesion that may be related to tumors.

Regards

Dr De

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Follow up: Dr. Monish De (8 hours later)

I have had cut scans one of the neck and one of the pelvis it just says that lymp nodes are visible but not of palpable concern Are the ct scan good for anything?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Lymph nodes are small in size and has no clinical significance

Detailed Answer:
Hi

As the cat scan of neck and pelvis is showing lymph nodes that are not of papabe concern you do not need to worry as its size is very small and it has no clinical significance

The lymph nodes wil resolve automatically after a course of antibiotic

Regards

DR DE

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Monish De (16 minutes later)

So more likely an infection of some kind?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably due to infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Yes as it very small in size it could be due to infection and not be due to malignancy

There is nothing to worry

If you have no more clarifications then please rate the answer and close the thread

Regards

DR DE

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj