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My neck glands swell and recede alternatively. Does it indicate hypothyroidism?
Query: Hello doctor,For four weeks I had glands in my neck it swells and then recedes, and then returns to swelling again. Chest and backaches or cramps accompany this. Is this hypothyroidism? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and from what you described it appears that you have some upper respiratory tract infection, which could be giving the lymph node swelling in your neck, which is associated with your muscle cramps. These are not thyroid gland swellings according to ... Read Full »
Why do I have throat discomfort with gland swelling in the neck?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not currently taking any medication. I am an 18-year-old female, of a healthy weight as I am very sporty. I woke up at 3 this morning due to discomfort in my throat, yet no actual pain. I also had a headache. Upon waking up again for the second time, I realized that on the right-h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Lymph nodes(glands) are located in many areas all around the body, including numerous nodes in the neck and jaw area. Lymph nodes typically swell or enlarge when there is an infection close by to their drainage area as they form an important... Read Full »
My father has swelling behind the ear. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor,My father is having a swelling in the neck behind the ear. Also, he is suffering from a swollen tooth. He is now taking treatment of root canal. Can you please suggest the reason for swelling in the neck? Is this a serious disease like cancer? What to do for this swelling? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know few details like: Since when he has noticed this swelling? Is there swelling anywhere else like in neck or armpits? Any fever, cough, throat pain or weight loss? Any history of TB (tuberculosis), smoking or tobacco? Any ulcer in the mouth?... Read Full »
I have a swollen lower left neck lymph node. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a swollen lower left neck lymph node that I thought was a tooth cavity. I have no night sweating, fever, weakness, or headache. The Oraquick test is done every week. All tests were negative for up to 1.5 months. Am I positive for HIV? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your swollen lymph nodes. Swollen lymph nodes can occur for various reasons, lymph nodes often swell in response to infection, inflammation, or other immune system responses. It is worth noting that dental issues, such as cavities, can sometime... Read Full »
I have had throat irritation and swelling in my throat. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had throat irritation for a long time now and I can feel a small swelling in my throat now, I just want to get some advice on how to overcome it. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Could you be more specific on the swelling that you have? Where do you have it exactly? It is in the front of your neck? Does it hurt you or is painful during chewing food or eating? Read Full »
There is mild swelling near Adam's apple with acute neck and ear pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a mild swelling near Adam's apple. I have acute pain in the back of my neck and ears. I got the tests done. The report states TSH is 13 mIU/L and Anti-TPO is 209 IU/mL. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Swelling near Adam's apple is most likely a thyroid swelling. Normal TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level is 0.5-5 mIU/L. Your high TSH level confirms that it is a thyroid swelling. Elevated anti-TPO antibody (anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody) suggests autoimm... Read Full »
My CT shows multiple subcentimeter nodules in thyroid. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed a swelling on my neck a while back. It has been that swollen for a while now, more than six months. It is not going down and sometimes there is a pain when I am more active. I am starting to get concerned with it as it is not going down. I had a CT scan about three months bac... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can see that there is fullness on the right side of the neck in the picture. In the CT scan images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) I find there are few lymph nodes on the sides of your neck but probably because of the small size, your report does not ... Read Full »
Are there any home tests to assess the status of swelling in the neck?
Query: Hello doctor,I have swelling in the neck and was tested in the laboratory about three years ago. They say I have a problem with my thyroid and I need to consult a doctor. Unfortunately, we do not get a chance to go back to the hospital again because of a lack of money. I am 17 now and my neck is sti... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. In most cases, when there is a swelling associated with the thyroid, the swelling moves when you swallow and can be seen when you turn your neck backward and swallow. 2. The surest test to detect a thyroid swelling is by doing an ultrasound to assess minor details, s... Read Full »
The B thrombocytes level of my baby is 539, and the eosinophil levels are 7.2 %. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 7 months old. I found swollen lymph nodes on both sides of the neck two days back. I found two nodes on one side, one on the other side, and also one node in the groin. My baby gets a dry coughs during the night. He got the pneumococcal vaccine three weeks back and had respi... Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Kindly answer the following questions to know more details: 1. Is the baby running a fever currently? if yes, then how many days has it been? 2. Did you notice any rashes on the skin? 3. Are these nodes painful to touch? 4. Is the baby fe... Read Full »
Should I be worried about swollen lymph nodes that flare up when I am sick?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a slightly swollen lymph node on my neck for the last five months. It flares up when I am sick and goes down but never disappears and can always be felt with touch. It does not hurt, and I do not have any other symptoms or swollen lymph nodes. Should I be worried about it? I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Swollen lymph nodes may appear due to any past infection, sometimes neck lymph nodes are palpable without any reason. To remain on the safe side, kindly do your breast examination by using your hands circularly around your breast, starting from the periphery and endi... Read Full »