What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes On The Left Side Of Neck?

Posted on Thu, 18 Feb 2016

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Thu, 18 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : My lymph nodes are swollen on the left side of my neck. It is sore to the touch

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Inflammation is the most probable reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Usually such symptom is caused by an inflammation in the surrounding area. It can be ear infection, throat infection, tooth infection, or even skin infection in the head and neck area. You may have also slight fever or night sweating.
Lymphoma is rather not the case, so no need to think about it at this point.

I suggest you to consult your doctor and have physical examination. Antibiotic might be necessary.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

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