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What Causes Left-sided Lymph Node On Neck And Lump Under Chin?
Question: I have a swollen lymph node on the left side of my neck, and a small moveable lump under my chin. Is this something to be concerned about? (also my left side of my stomach hurts and sticks out whenever I eat?)
Brief Answer:
Please seek medical attention and early treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
A lymph node is a part of the immune system. In most cases it gets enlarged produces white blood cells at times of need like when a person has got an infection. This happens within days of entry of an infection causing bacteria or virus and the lymph node enlarges and gets painful.
In rare cases, the lymph node enlargement might be happening over months to years with no or minimal pain. This can happen due to cancers or chronic diseases like tuberculosis.
If your neck lymph node enlargement has occurred over last few days and is painful then most likely it is a reactive lymph node enlargement due to an acute infection and will subside with treatment.
Should the neck lymph node be a painless lump then it is a greater concern and underlying conditions need to be assessed and a confirmed diagnosis is to be made following which treatment measures are to be started.
The movable lump can be any of the structures in the neck region and if it is painful and tender then an infective process must be thought of.
It is important for you to consult a doctor and get examined at the earliest. Further investigations like ultrasound scan of neck and FNAC from the lymph node and lump might be required as per the presentation and duration of your symptoms.
Regarding the left side of stomach that hurts after intake of food, this is a non specific symptom and a clinical examination is important to know if you have any condition involving the lower end of esophagus or stomach that might be causing this symptom. It will help to know if this happens more when you have large meals and when you bend down and if you have any pre existing gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Please seek medical attention and early treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
A lymph node is a part of the immune system. In most cases it gets enlarged produces white blood cells at times of need like when a person has got an infection. This happens within days of entry of an infection causing bacteria or virus and the lymph node enlarges and gets painful.
In rare cases, the lymph node enlargement might be happening over months to years with no or minimal pain. This can happen due to cancers or chronic diseases like tuberculosis.
If your neck lymph node enlargement has occurred over last few days and is painful then most likely it is a reactive lymph node enlargement due to an acute infection and will subside with treatment.
Should the neck lymph node be a painless lump then it is a greater concern and underlying conditions need to be assessed and a confirmed diagnosis is to be made following which treatment measures are to be started.
The movable lump can be any of the structures in the neck region and if it is painful and tender then an infective process must be thought of.
It is important for you to consult a doctor and get examined at the earliest. Further investigations like ultrasound scan of neck and FNAC from the lymph node and lump might be required as per the presentation and duration of your symptoms.
Regarding the left side of stomach that hurts after intake of food, this is a non specific symptom and a clinical examination is important to know if you have any condition involving the lower end of esophagus or stomach that might be causing this symptom. It will help to know if this happens more when you have large meals and when you bend down and if you have any pre existing gastroesophageal reflux symptoms.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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