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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Gland In Right Side Of Neck

could the two separate ailments Ive had since a flight from Quebec to Alberta 5 days ago be related to the travelling. I have a swollen gland on the right side of my throat / neck. Also, I have (for the same amount of time now) what feels like a pinched nerve in my shoulder. The pain travels down my arm at times. I expected to start feeling better by now, but am not. Could the 2 be related? and what treatment would you recommend. Hot bath helped for a bit with the shoulder, and have been using Chloraseptic spray for my throat to no avail.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Hi.
Both the things namely swollen glands on the right side of the neck and the pain in shoulder may be related.
The reason being the swollen glands cause inflammation to nearby structure causing spasms of the muscles to cause nerve pinching syndrome or due to tightening of the muscles so much that the disc like symptoms are accentuated in pre-existing disc compression.
I would advise you to get an clinical examination, MRI of the neck and the cervical spine and the cord; get started on antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines.
See for the results. If the lymph nodes do not regress with treatment ENAC may be needed to get the proper diagnosis and plan for the treatment.
In the meantime put you right elbow and the arm in the sling to support the weight.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Gland In Right Side Of Neck

Hi. Both the things namely swollen glands on the right side of the neck and the pain in shoulder may be related. The reason being the swollen glands cause inflammation to nearby structure causing spasms of the muscles to cause nerve pinching syndrome or due to tightening of the muscles so much that the disc like symptoms are accentuated in pre-existing disc compression. I would advise you to get an clinical examination, MRI of the neck and the cervical spine and the cord; get started on antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines. See for the results. If the lymph nodes do not regress with treatment ENAC may be needed to get the proper diagnosis and plan for the treatment. In the meantime put you right elbow and the arm in the sling to support the weight.