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Can Swollen Glands Be Permanent With Reduced Size?
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Swollen glands, can they stay raised after reducing down in size for a long period of time, or indeed forever. I have had a swollen gland come up 9 weeks ago, and although it has reduced in size it hasn't completely disappeared. They sent a blood test off which came back normal. Another node raised in my groin, but again has gone down very quickly. Any words of advice?
Swollen glands, can they stay raised after reducing down in size for a long period of time, or indeed forever. I have had a swollen gland come up 9 weeks ago, and although it has reduced in size it hasn't completely disappeared. They sent a blood test off which came back normal. Another node raised in my groin, but again has gone down very quickly. Any words of advice?
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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1.The history suggests - lymph nodal enlargement, incomplete healing and recurrence in different location.
2.Bascically lymph nodal enlargement is seen in the presence of localised or systemic infection / inflammation.
3.First you have to treat the possible reasons for the nodal enlargement then the nodal pathology itself.
4.An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology will be very helpful to evaluate the cause. I would recommend an ultrasound scan of the lumps for detail evaluation.
5.After that one can think of the treatment. Good luck.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
1.The history suggests - lymph nodal enlargement, incomplete healing and recurrence in different location.
2.Bascically lymph nodal enlargement is seen in the presence of localised or systemic infection / inflammation.
3.First you have to treat the possible reasons for the nodal enlargement then the nodal pathology itself.
4.An FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology will be very helpful to evaluate the cause. I would recommend an ultrasound scan of the lumps for detail evaluation.
5.After that one can think of the treatment. Good luck.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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