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What Causes Swallowing Difficulty And Swelling In The Left Side Of The Neck?

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Posted on Wed, 23 Aug 2017
Question: My 15 and a half year old son is complaining of difficulty swallowing. He feels like food and liquid are hard to get around the area at the level of his adam's apple or thyroid. He sometimes feels like he is being choked. He does have swollen lymph glands and these have been swallowed for 2 years and the left side of his neck is slightly swollen in comparison to the right side.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest he sees an ENT specialist!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I have reviewed this information fully. It is suggestive of hypertrophied tonsils. Their location make them likely to serve as obstruction if swollen. The presence of lymph nodes also support the possibility of an ongoing chronic infection which can cause the tonsils to swell.

I recommend that he sees an ENT specialist for review and treatment.

I hope this helps and guides. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (17 hours later)
He has already had his tonsils out. I plan on calling tomorrow to make an appointment with the ENT. thx
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Let me know how this goes!

Detailed Answer:
HI,

I wait your updates. I wish you well.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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What Causes Swallowing Difficulty And Swelling In The Left Side Of The Neck?

Brief Answer: I suggest he sees an ENT specialist! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. I have reviewed this information fully. It is suggestive of hypertrophied tonsils. Their location make them likely to serve as obstruction if swollen. The presence of lymph nodes also support the possibility of an ongoing chronic infection which can cause the tonsils to swell. I recommend that he sees an ENT specialist for review and treatment. I hope this helps and guides. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.