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What Causes Swollen Neck Glands?

Hi I just asked about swollen neck glands. I found the answer interesting about the white blood cells and the immune system . I have a suppressed immune system As a result of taking an RA pill methotrexate. I wonder if you had any further comments to add. Thanks
Wed, 23 Sep 2015
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Hi
I can understand your concern.
The swollen neck glands (lymphadenopathy) can be due to infection, inflammation or cancer.
The RA pill Methotrexate being an immunosuppressive drug can cause a number of opportunistic infections including that of pharyngitis (sore throat).So, the lymphadenopathy could have been due to throat infection.
I advise you to consult your treating physician for the treatment of lymphadenopathy apparently caused by throat infection.

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What Causes Swollen Neck Glands?

Hi I can understand your concern. The swollen neck glands (lymphadenopathy) can be due to infection, inflammation or cancer. The RA pill Methotrexate being an immunosuppressive drug can cause a number of opportunistic infections including that of pharyngitis (sore throat).So, the lymphadenopathy could have been due to throat infection. I advise you to consult your treating physician for the treatment of lymphadenopathy apparently caused by throat infection. Hope this answers your query.