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Does Benadryl Help Cure Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Throat?

Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017

Question: can i take benadryl for swollen lymph nodes. if so how many and if not what can I do for the swelling

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lymphadenopathy

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
Benadryl is a cough syrup..it won't be helpful in swollen lymph nodes.
Please tell me do you have any sore throat or fever?
Swollen lymph nodes are on one side of neck or both?
Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (12 minutes later)

No I don't have a sore throat nor fever. The lymp node is on the right side only. What can I do to get the swelling to go down. I am highly allergic to bees. The sting on my foot was about 2 weeks ago. The node has been the same size all day and now to feel it it's just a little sore not painful though.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lymphadenopathy

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the information.
Take tablet diclofenac plus serratiopeptidase twice daily for a week. If the swelling doesn't subside, you should get a fnac done from the lymph node to diagnose its actual cause.
All the medicines I have prescribed will be available at prescription only.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj