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Does The Swollen Neck Gland Need Antibiotics?

my daughter is 20 and has UC and diabetes type1 she has novarapid and levermir insulin. she takes metformin, balsalaside, diactyl. we are on holliday in cyprus, she had a pin prick rash all over her body which has now gone, but has swollen gland left side of her neck behind her ear. she fells sickly and very tired, please can you advise if she ought take a course of antibiotics possibly infection, or something other thank you
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The symptoms of your daughter seem to be related to a reactive lymph node.
I suggest to use anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
If she has a fever and the symptoms continue for several days you may start a cycle of prescription antibiotics such as Augmentin.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Does The Swollen Neck Gland Need Antibiotics?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms of your daughter seem to be related to a reactive lymph node. I suggest to use anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. If she has a fever and the symptoms continue for several days you may start a cycle of prescription antibiotics such as Augmentin. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician