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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In Neck With Sore Throat?

Hi my son is 13 he has big swollen lymph nodes on his neck, he started with a sore throat the day after we noticed then next day sore throat and high fever. Took him to the dr blood test showed ebv virus but no mono. Told him to rest two to three weeks. But he has also been having drenching night sweats for days.
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query swollen lymph nodes in neck with sore throat which seem sto be due to strep throat which is a bacterial infection. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to

1) Antibiotics are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too.

2) Sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges

3) Avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food.

4) Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bed time for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action.

5) Take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine.

If symptoms keeps on persisting visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene. Take proper course of antibiotics. Get blood tests done if required.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In Neck With Sore Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query swollen lymph nodes in neck with sore throat which seem sto be due to strep throat which is a bacterial infection. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to 1) Antibiotics are first line of treatment option in this case. In case of mild fever you can take Calpol or paracetamol for relief as well as it will relieve throat pain too. 2) Sip on lukewarm water and take throat lozenges 3) Avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food. 4) Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bed time for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action. 5) Take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit pediatrician once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene. Take proper course of antibiotics. Get blood tests done if required. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari