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Left tonsile lymp node swelling
I do have left lymp node swelling from last 20 days pain while drinking hot and ear pain, i took antibiotics but 20% relief some time it becomes small some time same, i had sore throat. And red throat but now now redness reduced, but Swelling not yet heal properly.
Whats can be the cause?
I am smoker 4 cig per day.
My gp suggest to take madrol but do not want to take... Pleade check picture
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Looks more of congested throat... can happen in smokers...pain while swallowing suggests pharyngitis... node in a smoker should always be looked with suspicion...consistency of node and area of node /tenderness are also important.. require clinical examination for further investigations.Can do an USG neck and upload
Next Steps
Consult with Ultrasound neck and upload
Consult a surgical oncologist if node won’t subside/congestion persists
Health Tips
Avoid smoking.
Gargle with salt water/ chlorhexidine
Can continue antibiotics /if fever is there
Consult surgical oncologist
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Dr. Srinivas B J
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23 yrs exp
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Lymph node require evaluation
May be infected
But require careful monitoring before deciding it’s infected
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Clinical examination
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