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What Could Be Causimg My Lymph Node On My Left
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Fri, 5 Jul 2019
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Question : what could be causimg my lymph node on my left collar bone ? im habing pain in my shoulder but i sleep really awkwardly and am waiting for a new matress to arrive. its causing me bad anxiety and i just need an andswer im healthy im never tired diring the day im usully very happy and outgoing could my body be fighting an infection and i dont even no it ? im going to see my gp wednesday as i cant go on without knowing the full cause as it could afffect my mental health i think it could hist be notmal and its my anxiety making me think much worse. what should i ask my gp to do to get to the bottom of this once and for all.
thanks
thanks
im also very active and eat well im a slim girl always have been so wouldnt be worried too mich aboit my weight i only gained weigjt when i had my son last january and have lost most the fat i gained in the almost 2 years i just want to know what to say to my gp
it also feels like it is turning more like jelly and possible getting smaller i apply heat to my shoulder and sligjtly on my collar bome every night to ease my pain before i sleep
Brief Answer:
likely to be due to the infection of joint with lymphadenitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thank you for the query on 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I can understand your concern.
It's most likely to be due to lymph node enlargement turning into an abscess, in response to shoulder joint infection.
Need earliest-- 1) local examination by expert physician consultation. Tell him about your weight, whether you have a fever with evening rise any respiratory problem. History of any injury to shoulder in the past.
2) Investigations like complete blood counts, X-ray of the joint & culture sensitivity of aspirate from the lymph node.. for exact diagnosis followed by specific treatment.
Hope that answers your query.
Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks
likely to be due to the infection of joint with lymphadenitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thank you for the query on 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I can understand your concern.
It's most likely to be due to lymph node enlargement turning into an abscess, in response to shoulder joint infection.
Need earliest-- 1) local examination by expert physician consultation. Tell him about your weight, whether you have a fever with evening rise any respiratory problem. History of any injury to shoulder in the past.
2) Investigations like complete blood counts, X-ray of the joint & culture sensitivity of aspirate from the lymph node.. for exact diagnosis followed by specific treatment.
Hope that answers your query.
Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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