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What Could Have Caused Swollen Lymph Node In Neck?

I have, what I am assuming to be, a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck. It has been then for about 3 months. It is only sore when I stretch my neck or lay on it. Could an ingrown hair or inhaling spray paint on a regular basis have cause this?
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen lymph node in neck which seems to be due to strep throat which is a bacterial infection. It could be due to infection and inflammation of tonsils. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to

1) Keep sipping lukewarm water and take throat lozenges.

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

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

4) 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.

5) Take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine.

6) Maintain complete oral hygiene.

If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist 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 Could Have Caused Swollen Lymph Node In Neck?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen lymph node in neck which seems to be due to strep throat which is a bacterial infection. It could be due to infection and inflammation of tonsils. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to 1) Keep sipping lukewarm water and take throat lozenges. 2) Hot milk with a pinch of turmeric boiled with it at bedtime for 2-3 days as it has antimicrobial action. 3) Avoid spicy and rough food. Take diet rich in soft food. 4) 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. 5) Take anti inflammatory drugs such as Levocetirizine. 6) Maintain complete oral hygiene. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit ENT specialist 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