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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Neck

i have a small lump on my posterior cervical area of my neck. I haven t noticed it until about a couple of weeks ago i was feeling sick and went to the doctors who put me on antibiotics for strep throat and i figured my lymph nodes where just swollen because of the infection. its been 10 days and i am done with my antibiotics but the lump is still there. should i be worried?
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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HI,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM virtual Clinic.
I studied your query in all the details put forth by you.
I understood your health concerns about the Cause of unrelieved lymph node in posterior of your neck.
Treatment -
I reviewed your case, and in my opinion your doctor has rightly treated you.
Its normal to have lymphnodes even after 10 days of antibiotic course.
Don't worry for the lymphnodes, as it usually takes 3-6 mths to really reduce from its enlargement to normal size.
If You are still suspicious of it being Cancerous , a Second Opinion from another ER Ent Surgeon would resolve your worry.
I would advise you to consult ER ENT Surgeon in your case,only if it recurs and increases in size and increases in numbers.
As I don't have any first hand information or the photograph of the lump,its advisable to get checked and treated from your doctor.

Hope this would help you to plan treatment as fast as possible with your doctor.

If you feel satisfied with this reply,don't forget to hit thanks and write excellent review comments,which would improve my rating for new needy visitors to HCM.

Welcome for any further query in this regard to HCM.
Have a good day.

With Regards,
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
M.S.Genl-CVTS,
Senior Surgical Speciailst
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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Neck

HI,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM virtual Clinic. I studied your query in all the details put forth by you. I understood your health concerns about the Cause of unrelieved lymph node in posterior of your neck. Treatment - I reviewed your case, and in my opinion your doctor has rightly treated you. Its normal to have lymphnodes even after 10 days of antibiotic course. Don t worry for the lymphnodes, as it usually takes 3-6 mths to really reduce from its enlargement to normal size. If You are still suspicious of it being Cancerous , a Second Opinion from another ER Ent Surgeon would resolve your worry. I would advise you to consult ER ENT Surgeon in your case,only if it recurs and increases in size and increases in numbers. As I don t have any first hand information or the photograph of the lump,its advisable to get checked and treated from your doctor. Hope this would help you to plan treatment as fast as possible with your doctor. If you feel satisfied with this reply,don t forget to hit thanks and write excellent review comments,which would improve my rating for new needy visitors to HCM. Welcome for any further query in this regard to HCM. Have a good day. With Regards, Dr.Savaskar M.N. M.S.Genl-CVTS, Senior Surgical Speciailst