Swollen lymph nodes in the neck are called cervical lymphadenopathy, indicating bacterial or viral infection. The cause could be teeth, tonsils, ears, and mumps infection. Usually, it goes within two weeks. If it persists, consult the medical professional.
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Query: Hello doctor I am a forty-four-year-old woman. For the past two weeks, I have been suffering from sinusitis, throat dryness, headaches, and nosebleeds. I have had a continuous headache, neck discomfort, runny nose, and lumps on my neck since yesterday. I am not experiencing a fever yet, but my blood... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Given your history, assuming you had an upper respiratory tract illness. A throat infection makes you more likely to develop an enlarged reactive lymph node. Upper respiratory tract infections and Rhinitis-like conditi... Read Full »
A lump at the end of my left tooth's floor is causing pain. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I could feel a small node on the floor of my left tooth at the end. I think it has been there for a long time. It did not cause any trouble previously but now it is giving me trouble. It really hurts. It looks very small in size in the morning and then gradually it gets bigger during the d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As per the details given by you, it can be an antibioma, an infection extending to the pulp of the tooth that gives rise to an enlarged lymph node, a salivary gland stone, or a tumor. An X-ray alone will not help in diagn... Read Full »
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