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How Can A Swollen Lymph Node On The Neck Be Treated?

I h ave an extremely swollen right side lymph node...whole right side of neck is swollen and tender...I cannot chew...barely swallow and talk..Came on within few hours yesterday afternoon. If I m getting a cold zycham always works within 24 hrs....Did not help ..only gave my gut problems. Swallowing is SO PAINFUL now back of neck is stiff
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting Halthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

Swollen cervical(neck) nodes indicates infection in surrounding area. The symptoms will subside once the infection is subsided.
I suggest you to consult a general practitioner and get the following things done:-
(1)- A detailed examination of your oral cavity is needed to rule out dental caries, inflamed tonsils, and oral ulcers.
(2)- A short course of antibiotic therapy is required for five to seven days.
(3)- You can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and fever.
(4)- Do warm saline gargles or gargling with an antiseptic mouth wash.
(5)- Warm compresses over the affected area would provide symptomatic relief.
Most cases subside with this conservative measures. If you have dental caries consult a dentist and treat accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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How Can A Swollen Lymph Node On The Neck Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Halthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Swollen cervical(neck) nodes indicates infection in surrounding area. The symptoms will subside once the infection is subsided. I suggest you to consult a general practitioner and get the following things done:- (1)- A detailed examination of your oral cavity is needed to rule out dental caries, inflamed tonsils, and oral ulcers. (2)- A short course of antibiotic therapy is required for five to seven days. (3)- You can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and fever. (4)- Do warm saline gargles or gargling with an antiseptic mouth wash. (5)- Warm compresses over the affected area would provide symptomatic relief. Most cases subside with this conservative measures. If you have dental caries consult a dentist and treat accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain