Infectious mononucleosis is also called glandular fever, which is caused by the Epstein Barr virus (EBV). It commonly spreads through saliva and rarely through blood or semen. The symptoms are fever, fatigue, sore throat, rashes, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck and armpits. It can be treated by taking adequate rest, fluids, and medications.
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I have a lump below Adam's apple. What it could be?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33-year-old male. I am a non-smoker and non-drinker. I have a lump below Adam's apple. I have swollen lymph nodes with pain in the throat. The pain radiates up to the ears. There is a change in voice, hoarseness, and have difficulty in swallowing both solid and liquid foods. I hav... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your CT (computed tomography) scan is clear. Below Adam's apple, there is a thyroid gland, and a nodule in the thyroid is quite common. But the rest of the features suggests infectious ... Read Full »