My COVID-19 positive father has a CT score of 2/25 with enlarged lymph nodes. Please help.

Question

Hi doctor,

My father was diagnosed with COVID-19 three days back. He got both vaccinations done two months before. He is 74 years old, diabetic has had MI/CABG and CKD stage two (creatinine 1.0). His blood result came positive, and CT showed 2/25. The CT is showing some significant-sized lymph nodes and is bothering. Can you please look at the report and see what is going on? I have attached the reports for your reference. Please help.

Answer 1

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Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. I have gone through reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and there is nothing severe, so first of all, please do not worry. Lymph nodes usually increase when there is an infection, and as he is COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) positive, these lymph nodes are enlarged. His CT (computed tomography) score is 2, which is very mild. So observe the symptoms. Can you please tell me what symptoms he has currently? And what medicines are you giving him now?

Answer 2

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It is good that he is hospitalized. Enlarged lymph nodes are not confirmatory for cancer. They usually increase in bacterial infection or other kinds of respiratory infection. And if it were cancer, there would have been associated symptoms such as pain or weight loss or severe weakness and difficulties in breathing. So do not worry. Revert for more queries. Thanks.