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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Neck Area

Hello Dr., I have diagnosed by Tuberculosis or we can say lymph node near my neck area. Doctor has given me medicines & updated about the course even she has updated that there could be certain symptoms. I would like to know that this symptoms are visible for how many days.. I am very worried about the same. Kindly suggest
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Tuberculosis of lymph nodes can be treated by medications. In general, chemotherapy regimens that are effective in pulmonary tuberculosis are also effective in tuberculous lymphadenitis. It might take about 3 to 6 months for lymph node swelling to come down as it depends on the number and extent of lymph node tissue involved.

Close monitoring of the case during treatment is the key to success in the management of lymph node tuberculosis. Hence, kindly take the medication as prescribed and do the necessary follow-up as advised.

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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Neck Area

Hi, Tuberculosis of lymph nodes can be treated by medications. In general, chemotherapy regimens that are effective in pulmonary tuberculosis are also effective in tuberculous lymphadenitis. It might take about 3 to 6 months for lymph node swelling to come down as it depends on the number and extent of lymph node tissue involved. Close monitoring of the case during treatment is the key to success in the management of lymph node tuberculosis. Hence, kindly take the medication as prescribed and do the necessary follow-up as advised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.