My spouse has pain in the jaw and head due to a swollen lymph node in the neck. Please help.

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Thanks for briefing about the problem in concern. With the symptoms you have mentioned, one of the possibilities I think is probable cervical spondylitis with possible nerve entrapment. It is very likely for a lymph node in the neck to be picked up by an ultrasound device, and that is why I feel the pain in the neck and back of the head could be due to muscle spasms secondary to some changes in the cervical spine. Tingling pain extending to the arms, but the ability to lift the hand and carry out daily chores indicates no major insult to the nerve and usually indicates minor entrapment of the nerve or vascular compromise to the associated significant branch of the nerve. To make a diagnosis, I would suggest you get an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the cervical spine and also consult an orthopedic spine surgeon to ascertain and confirm the possibility of cervical spine pathology. For now, good hot fomentation (moist heat application) and a muscle relaxant containing Chlorzoxazone and Diclofenac one tablet in the morning and night after meals should suffice. He can also use a good topical antispasmodic gel on the affected area to give some temporary relief. I hope this answers your query. If there is anything more you need to know, please contact me, and I will revert to you as soon as possible. Warm regards.