HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Do Numb Swollen Lymph Nodes Indicate?

Hello Dr. I was just wondering about swollen lymph nodes (supraclavicular one sided) Im in my last year of studies in medicine, I have seen my professor today, he said nothing important so far (swollen and movable) so what do you think the cause? I had a massage for my shoulders 2 days ago, because I have cervical syndrome. but the swollen nodes are accompanied with numbness?
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.

As per your complain in case if you have swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes that are mobile and numb can be due to recent history or presence of infection in the head,neck and chest region and it is true that mobile lymph nodes are not indicative of malignancy and are mostly Reactive Lymphadinitis secondary to infection..

I would however advise you to get a biopsy of the lymph nodes done to rule out the exact cause of the swelling and treatment can be planned accordingly.
In case if it is due to infection antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines can help..
As of now you can do warm compresses over the lymph nodes and if there is pain you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Advil..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Do Numb Swollen Lymph Nodes Indicate?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complain in case if you have swollen supraclavicular lymph nodes that are mobile and numb can be due to recent history or presence of infection in the head,neck and chest region and it is true that mobile lymph nodes are not indicative of malignancy and are mostly Reactive Lymphadinitis secondary to infection.. I would however advise you to get a biopsy of the lymph nodes done to rule out the exact cause of the swelling and treatment can be planned accordingly. In case if it is due to infection antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines can help.. As of now you can do warm compresses over the lymph nodes and if there is pain you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Advil.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.