What Causes Swollen Lymph Node In The Upper Neck?

Posted on Mon, 22 Feb 2016

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Question : I have swollen lymph node in my upper neck near my jaw line over the last few days it has swollen up were it is covering almost the entire left side of my neck and it is hard and I feel moderate pain. I just started 500mg Amoxicillin yesterday. At this time I am not experiencing any other symptoms should I go into er or wait until tomorrow to try and see a doctor

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Swollen lymp lymph node in upper neck

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

The swelling is marked and evidently large. It needs to be examined. If indeed its lymph nodes then ibuprofen can be advised in addition to the amoxicillin at maximum dose to counter associated inflammation. If the swelling is due to a collection of fluid or other suspicious mass then an ultrasound of the neck and x ray chest including the neck views AP and lateral should be taken. It would be a good idea to have it checked in the ER, now.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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