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What Causes Swelling In The Neck Region?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2014
Question: I am inquiring about the gland swelling and pain I have had for a year and now the other swelling in my left shoulder even with my left jaw and almost encompasses my left collar bone. I have been on antibotics for 8 days and it has not helped the pain and swelling in my neck glands and I do not know about the swelling in the are swollen and almost encompassing my left collar. Please advise about the swollen glands.
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Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Biopsy of enlarged gland is recommended

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It’s good to see you
After going through your suffering carefully, if the swelling in the neck region are not responding to any treatment (antibiotics), then my suggestion would be to have biopsy of the enlarged gland, it can be done by either FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) or by open excision biopsy after a thorough physical examination. This is usually an OPD procedure that is you will not require a 24 hour admission.
I may assure you this is the best way to reach the diagnosis and plan further treatment.
Finally I apologise for misreading your backache problem, but you may follow the suggestion given this will help you.
I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Dr.chugh
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Dr. Mukesh Chugh

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What Causes Swelling In The Neck Region?

Brief Answer: Biopsy of enlarged gland is recommended Detailed Answer: Hello It’s good to see you After going through your suffering carefully, if the swelling in the neck region are not responding to any treatment (antibiotics), then my suggestion would be to have biopsy of the enlarged gland, it can be done by either FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) or by open excision biopsy after a thorough physical examination. This is usually an OPD procedure that is you will not require a 24 hour admission. I may assure you this is the best way to reach the diagnosis and plan further treatment. Finally I apologise for misreading your backache problem, but you may follow the suggestion given this will help you. I shall be glad to answer any further query. Take care Dr.chugh