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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation Of The Sweat Glands In The Neck

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Posted on Mon, 25 Jul 2016
Question: My husband has an impacted sweat gland on the back of his neck. It has grown in size recently and is now very painful. Is there anything I can do to relieve the pain until I can get him in to see the doctor?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
As explained.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate: Male/73 - impacted sweat gland on the back of neck - grown in size recently - now very painful - wants to know what can be done to relieve the pain until you get him to the Doctor ...
Please continue apply heating pad.
Give him an anti-inflammatory with painkiller properties like Ibuprofen.
Please see if you have any leftover antibiotics or painkillers which suit him or might have taken in past.

Movements of the neck should be restricted to give rest so that pain is minimized.
I hope this answer helsp your husband.
Please give feedback.
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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation Of The Sweat Glands In The Neck

Brief Answer: As explained. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. To recapitulate: Male/73 - impacted sweat gland on the back of neck - grown in size recently - now very painful - wants to know what can be done to relieve the pain until you get him to the Doctor ... Please continue apply heating pad. Give him an anti-inflammatory with painkiller properties like Ibuprofen. Please see if you have any leftover antibiotics or painkillers which suit him or might have taken in past. Movements of the neck should be restricted to give rest so that pain is minimized. I hope this answer helsp your husband. Please give feedback.