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Is A Pea-sized Lymph Node On The Left Side Of Neck Normal?
Question: I just saw pea sized lymph node on the left side of the neck. I don't when it came. Do i need to worry about this? Is it because of some infection. I heard in HIV+ this occurs. Right now my wife is pregnant and she is HIV- . We last had sex on 27 sep 2015. And my wife check for VDRL was done on dec 14 2015. Do i need to worry about this pea sized lymph node or any test i need to do? I am attaching my sonography report.
Brief Answer:
It is probably a reactive lymph node due to mild infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Lymph nodes are structures which belong to the immune system and help to fight disease and inflammation. The neck is an area with concentration of lymph nodes and their position is known by levels
2. In your case there is a small 6.3 x 2.6 mm lymph node in the neck at level V on the left side of neck. Such a node us like to be reactive in nature which means it is due to mild infection. Therefore this is likely harmless. It is not related to HIV or STD disease.
3. Mild infection of head and neck region including flu, sore throat and dental problem can cause this and there is no need to panic.Usually small lymph nodes resolve with time and treatment of any mild infection.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
It is probably a reactive lymph node due to mild infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Lymph nodes are structures which belong to the immune system and help to fight disease and inflammation. The neck is an area with concentration of lymph nodes and their position is known by levels
2. In your case there is a small 6.3 x 2.6 mm lymph node in the neck at level V on the left side of neck. Such a node us like to be reactive in nature which means it is due to mild infection. Therefore this is likely harmless. It is not related to HIV or STD disease.
3. Mild infection of head and neck region including flu, sore throat and dental problem can cause this and there is no need to panic.Usually small lymph nodes resolve with time and treatment of any mild infection.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Doctor gave me Sanred-D and Tab Roseac but it didnt help me. Do i need to try some other medication or wait for some time. What should i do if i feel that lymph node is increased in size. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Please get FNAC test done if lymph node increases in size
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. I am unable to find the exact medicine given by your doctor. However there is SANRA-DSR which is given for gastritis and I am not sure if it is the same medicine which is given by your doctor and request clarification.
2. Medicine roseac is not there in the list of medicines in my database and I request you to please clarify about it.
3. If the lymph node increases in size then a FNAC is suggested to confirm that it is from infection.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Please get FNAC test done if lymph node increases in size
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. I am unable to find the exact medicine given by your doctor. However there is SANRA-DSR which is given for gastritis and I am not sure if it is the same medicine which is given by your doctor and request clarification.
2. Medicine roseac is not there in the list of medicines in my database and I request you to please clarify about it.
3. If the lymph node increases in size then a FNAC is suggested to confirm that it is from infection.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I will check details of medicine and will reply you. But now i think i am feeling another lymph node of the same size which i found out today. Distance between both is around 1/2 cm. If the size of lymph node increases still you can say that it is not related to HIV or STD disease. I am really worried now. I really don't know when they were there.
Brief Answer:
It can be from mild infection and not always HIV and STDs
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. It is possible that you have a mild infection in head and neck area which is causing small lymph nodes. Any infection can cause this including cold and flu. Therefore it is not right to think of HIV and STDs.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
It can be from mild infection and not always HIV and STDs
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. It is possible that you have a mild infection in head and neck area which is causing small lymph nodes. Any infection can cause this including cold and flu. Therefore it is not right to think of HIV and STDs.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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