Suggest Treatment For Lymph Node Swelling In The Neck

Posted on Wed, 20 Sep 2017

Question: I m having swolen lymph node on my neck backside 4 years onwards. I dont have any symptoms like fever, cold and sweats etc. The swolen node is movable and roundable one. i dont have any pain / fever etc. so kindly advise me why the lymph node occur on back side neck

can u please reply...

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No treatment is required

Detailed Answer:
Hello

The most common cause for swelling in the region you described is a scalp infection. This is generally common in patients with dandruff or lice infestation.

You do not have fever or any other symptom and hence the chance if tuberculosis is rare.

In my opinion you can meet a dermatologist in order to look for a focus of infection in the scalp and if nothing is found then no further treatment is required.

Take care

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Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (17 minutes later)

shall i remove the lymph node then. thanks for advice. but i m having oeverweight 90. Doctor advised as i m having some bad cholestrol in my body. because of that also lymph node will occur.

Thanks for your prompt reply.

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cholesterol will not cause lymph node swelling

Detailed Answer:
Hello

If the swelling is not increasing in size and you don't have any symptoms then surgery is unnecessary and i will not recommend it.

Cholesterol will not cause lymph node swelling. Please don't worry.

Take care

Brief Answer:
IT'S MY PLEASURE

Detailed Answer:
Thank you so much!!

Take care

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