What Causes Swollen Lymph Node Around The Throat?

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2015

Question: Ive had a small lymph node come up around my throat and i went to the doctor to get anitbiotics. He said it was okay. I have taken the antibiotics but my lymph node feels kinda sore. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This soreness is a part of the infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

I understand your concern.

You possibly seem to have infection in the throat which lead to local lymph node to swell.

This soreness will persist for sometime.

Completion of the course of antibiotics will help to come over this soreness.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Welll it didnt hurt before?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will subside soon

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

Once antibiotic therapy is initiated,secondary changes occur destroying the infectious organisms.

This will result in little tenderness.

It will subside ,do not worry.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (4 minutes later)

Thank you! Hopefully the antibiotics get rid of the bumps completely this time. Last time it shrunk them and they never went fully down. Thank you again!

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take care.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

You are welcome .

Take care.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar