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What Do Swollen And Red Discoloration Of The Neck With Fever Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 26 Sep 2017
Question: what should I do?
I have a swollen gland left side was only under jaw jointg earlier. I saw my pcm got antibiotic have taken 2 so far 6 hours apart. My neck is now more swollen, totally red all the way down neck, hurts, and, I currently have a 101 degree temp.




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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for the query..

Swollen glands along with fever is a clear indication of infection and the swollen gland seems to be swollen lymph nodes..

So continuing antibiotics should be done and along with it you can start taking a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen after consulting an Emergency room..

In case if the symptoms does not improve or tend to worsen then you can get a blood test done to rule out the exact nature of infection..

Also please write back which antibiotic you are taking?

Please revert back..

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (19 minutes later)
Taking 500mg of CEPHALEXIN
Do I go to ER?
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, get a prescription of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Yes, continue taking Cephalexin and along with it get a prescription of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen combination from Emergency room so that the fever,swelling, pain and redness gets reduced..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (24 minutes later)
Thank you
Skipping ER for now, I do have Acetaminophen, Ibroprufen cant take to current drugs I take
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Take Acteaminophen.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes, take Acetaminophen to reduce fever.
Please specify which current drugs you are taking.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (24 minutes later)
Halcion .25mg
Propranolol 40mg & 80mg
Oxybutynin ER 10mg
Lubiprostone 24 MCG & 8 MCG
Progesterone 100mg


Add:

Hyoscyamine .125mg
Amoxicillin 500mg
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take any medication only after consulting your Physician.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
It will be better to take any medication only after consulting your Physician you are on multiple medication..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

Please rate the query.

Detailed Answer:
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If your query is resolved please close the query and rate it as 5 star.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (32 minutes later)
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What Do Swollen And Red Discoloration Of The Neck With Fever Indicate?

Brief Answer: Looks like infection Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for the query.. Swollen glands along with fever is a clear indication of infection and the swollen gland seems to be swollen lymph nodes.. So continuing antibiotics should be done and along with it you can start taking a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen after consulting an Emergency room.. In case if the symptoms does not improve or tend to worsen then you can get a blood test done to rule out the exact nature of infection.. Also please write back which antibiotic you are taking? Please revert back.. Regards.