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How Can A Swollen Neck Lymph Node With Soreness Be Treated?

I have had a swollen lymph ode on the right side of my neck for about 6 months. I noticed it the first time I had the flu. It grew larger and then when I felt better it reduced but never completely. Now it is sore and burns when I turn my head or when I touch it. What do I need to do?
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Hello
As per your description of the clinical symptoms it seems that you have an infected lymph node on the right side of your neck.
First thing I would suggest is, please do not neglect a swollen lymph node, as it developes as a result of infection or some other pathology of some organ, and require immediate medical attention.
For this present scenario I would suggest you to keep the area clean and dry,apply some topical antibiotics ( eg. Soframycin ) thrice daily and follow regular dressing of the wound; visit your local physician to rule out the cause of inflamed lymph node ( for your case it may be due to the flu ) and go for the treatment of the cause. you may need excision and biopsy of the lymph node for accurate diagnosis and definitive management of the underlying pathology.

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How Can A Swollen Neck Lymph Node With Soreness Be Treated?

Hello As per your description of the clinical symptoms it seems that you have an infected lymph node on the right side of your neck. First thing I would suggest is, please do not neglect a swollen lymph node, as it developes as a result of infection or some other pathology of some organ, and require immediate medical attention. For this present scenario I would suggest you to keep the area clean and dry,apply some topical antibiotics ( eg. Soframycin ) thrice daily and follow regular dressing of the wound; visit your local physician to rule out the cause of inflamed lymph node ( for your case it may be due to the flu ) and go for the treatment of the cause. you may need excision and biopsy of the lymph node for accurate diagnosis and definitive management of the underlying pathology. Thank you.