What Causes A Painful Lymph Node Swelling In The Neck?

Posted on Wed, 11 Oct 2017

Question: I have a very swollen, very painful lymph node on the side of my neck. What should i do?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Painful enlargement of lymph nodes indicated local infection

Detailed Answer:
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The painful neck lymph node is suggestive of underlying infection. Common conditions causing painful enlargement of neck lymph nodes include viral upper respiratory infection, tonsillitis, laryngitis, tooth infection, local skin infections (rarely fungal infection) including the scalp.

Please be advised to follow up with a primary care provider for further evaluation and the need for treatment with antibiotics.

Meanwhile, you can take Tylenol for pain.

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Dr.Lekshmi

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