
What Causes Enlarged Node In Neck, Fullness In Chest And Night Sweats?

Please go for a complete physical with a thorough physician.
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On reading your history, I think you definitely should have a complete physical and discuss the things you reported above with the physician. And I think you should be seen promptly. I do not want to scare you and there can be benign processes causing your symptoms, but there is also the risk of lymphoma. I am basing this on the painless enlarged node, night sweats, and chest fullness symptoms.
It is possible to have hot flashes (feels like your face or neck are burning up) at your age even with normal regular periods. Also, thyroid disease can cause heat intolerance symptoms. But given all of your symptoms together makes me concerned that malignancy must be ruled out.
You need a thorough work up. You will likely need a biopsy of that lymph node, a chest X-ray to start, possibly chest and abdominal CTs and other tests depending on the results of these.
If the VA in your area is backed up when you call for an appointment (and do tell them your symptoms), and you can't get in to another one within driving distance, please make an appointment with an internist or family practice doctor outside of the VA. Again, this may all be individual benign things, but given the possibility of malignancy, time is of the essence because the earlier the stage, the better. And the sooner treatment is started the better.
I do not mean to cause any anxiety, just want you to take action ASAP.


Yes, Tuesday will be good to get things started.
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I was thinking last night after writing you that perhaps I should have written to go to be seen even if it isn't for a complete exam yet. Getting things started with tests is more important.
Add a CBC with manual differential to that list of initial tests too.
If you don't think the process of getting a biopsy and tests are happening quickly enough, do be quite assertive.
I hope this turns out to be nothing at all.
If possible, please let me know how you are doing after some tests are done.

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