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Lump On Neck For The Last Few Days
Question: Lump on neck for the last few days
Feels like I have something stuck in my throat other wise I feel fine it happened the day I started taking antibiotics from an ingrown hair I had on my armpit
Brief Answer:
May be swollen lymph nodes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, it may be swollen lymph nodes or lymphadenopathy which may be due to infected ingrown hairs.
Please let me know do you have fever, sore throat, hoarse voice, lump is painful or painless, weight loss?
To confirm diagnosis I would suggest you to do ultrasound of neck, thyroid profile, complete hemogram, chest X ray after detailed medical examination and physician's opinion.
Till then, in case of pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen 500 mg three times a day. Lump due to swollen lymph nodes may get cleared with antibiotics. Take soft food.
Let me know I can assist you further...
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
May be swollen lymph nodes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, it may be swollen lymph nodes or lymphadenopathy which may be due to infected ingrown hairs.
Please let me know do you have fever, sore throat, hoarse voice, lump is painful or painless, weight loss?
To confirm diagnosis I would suggest you to do ultrasound of neck, thyroid profile, complete hemogram, chest X ray after detailed medical examination and physician's opinion.
Till then, in case of pain, you can take tablet acetaminophen 500 mg three times a day. Lump due to swollen lymph nodes may get cleared with antibiotics. Take soft food.
Let me know I can assist you further...
Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
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