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What Causes Sudden Swelling And Pain In My Lower Neck?
Question: Last Friday I awoke to a swelling in my lower neck left side above clavicle , very painful ,pain has eased off a good bit but swelling still there and very firm any idea what this could be ?
Brief Answer:
Did you have any other symptoms like cold, sore throat, cough, etc?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
This lump likely represents a swollen lymph node. Lymph nodes often increase in size in response to an infection/inflammation etc. The generally take a longer time to get resolved after the caused has been addressed. its acute nature means that it is less likely to be due to a chronic infection or cancerous process.
In all, likely due to an infection/inflammation. Would resolve with time but you would need to exercise some patience and stay calm about this.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information if need be.
Did you have any other symptoms like cold, sore throat, cough, etc?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
This lump likely represents a swollen lymph node. Lymph nodes often increase in size in response to an infection/inflammation etc. The generally take a longer time to get resolved after the caused has been addressed. its acute nature means that it is less likely to be due to a chronic infection or cancerous process.
In all, likely due to an infection/inflammation. Would resolve with time but you would need to exercise some patience and stay calm about this.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Had a slight sore throat prior but not bad
On first day of swelling I felt dreadful and never ate for 24hours then felt loads better
On first day of swelling I felt dreadful and never ate for 24hours then felt loads better
Brief Answer:
This explaains why!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This explains why you had the swelling. All would be okay. If you still have any doubts, please talk to me.
Thanks and I wish you well.
This explaains why!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This explains why you had the swelling. All would be okay. If you still have any doubts, please talk to me.
Thanks and I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Dr Ditah,
Should the swelling go down on its own or would antibiotics be required as need to get back to normal for my job as self employed
Kind Regards
XXXX
Should the swelling go down on its own or would antibiotics be required as need to get back to normal for my job as self employed
Kind Regards
XXXX
Brief Answer:
You do not need antibiotics for this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It would go down by itself. There is no need for antibiotics at this time.
I wish you well.
You do not need antibiotics for this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It would go down by itself. There is no need for antibiotics at this time.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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