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What Causes A Bump On The Neck, Fever And Sore Throat?

Hello, I would like to ask a question about a bump on my neck, I can feel it clearly when I put my head up, and I m very easy to get fever with sore throat and having difficulty to swallow, should I go to see doctor straight away? Please help thanks. Amy
posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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The symptoms you describe sound like an upper respiratory infection.These infections are mostly caused by viruses and symptomatic management will do.However, bacteria infection or superinfections are possible and will need antibiotics.Most upper respiratory infections will present with cervical adenopathies and may explain the lump you describe even though you have not said anything about the precise location of the lump.Even though less likely in your case, other possible causes of such symptoms are allergy and airway irritation by environmental irritants.I will suggest you try the following:
-Take an anti-histamin like loratadin
-An anti-inflammatory like dexamethasone
-Gargle with salt water many times per day
-Take enough fluids and get frequent sips of water
-Avoid smoke, dust and cold
If the symptoms persist, you may then see the Doctor for evaluation and work-ups as you may need antibiotics if arguments in favor of a bacteria infection.
Hope may answer will help you
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What Causes A Bump On The Neck, Fever And Sore Throat?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM The symptoms you describe sound like an upper respiratory infection.These infections are mostly caused by viruses and symptomatic management will do.However, bacteria infection or superinfections are possible and will need antibiotics.Most upper respiratory infections will present with cervical adenopathies and may explain the lump you describe even though you have not said anything about the precise location of the lump.Even though less likely in your case, other possible causes of such symptoms are allergy and airway irritation by environmental irritants.I will suggest you try the following: -Take an anti-histamin like loratadin -An anti-inflammatory like dexamethasone -Gargle with salt water many times per day -Take enough fluids and get frequent sips of water -Avoid smoke, dust and cold If the symptoms persist, you may then see the Doctor for evaluation and work-ups as you may need antibiotics if arguments in favor of a bacteria infection. Hope may answer will help you Best regards