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What Causes Swelling On Left Side Of Neck?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Question: my husband has been on antibiotics for a sinus infection for a week. He has had a terrible cough due to the post nasal drip. He awakened this morning with swelling to the left center of his neck. It feels like a gland, starting under the jawline and running down to mid throat. It isn't painful, unless pressure is applied. Any thoughts as to what it could be.
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Lymph node/ Sub-Mandibular Salivary Gland/ Laryngocele.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. The swelling in this location is most likely ti be an enlarged lymph node or an enlarged submandibular salivary gland. Due to the violent coughing, in rare instances , it may represent a laryngocele.

2. Get a neck examination and a Neck USG (Ultrasound). This will settle the diagnosis.

3. Upload the test results here for further treatment options.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.
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What Causes Swelling On Left Side Of Neck?

Brief Answer: Lymph node/ Sub-Mandibular Salivary Gland/ Laryngocele. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. The swelling in this location is most likely ti be an enlarged lymph node or an enlarged submandibular salivary gland. Due to the violent coughing, in rare instances , it may represent a laryngocele. 2. Get a neck examination and a Neck USG (Ultrasound). This will settle the diagnosis. 3. Upload the test results here for further treatment options. I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them. Regards.