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What Is The Diagnosis Of Swelling In Neck Which Was Cured By Antihistamines And Steroids?

I have recently been in hospital because of a swelling in the left side of my neck. After scans, tests, x-rays, swallow test. blood tests, and time on anti- histamine, anto biotics and steroids I am better and no-one can give me a diagnosis. Any ideas?
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Hi, swelling on the left side of neck can be because of many things depending upon the site. A swelling in the lower part of neck to the left of mid line in the thyroid region and which can respond to steroids and antibiotics can be a thyroid swelling because of thyroiditis. Regards
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What Is The Diagnosis Of Swelling In Neck Which Was Cured By Antihistamines And Steroids?

Hi, swelling on the left side of neck can be because of many things depending upon the site. A swelling in the lower part of neck to the left of mid line in the thyroid region and which can respond to steroids and antibiotics can be a thyroid swelling because of thyroiditis. Regards