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How Can A Swollen Lymph Node On The Left Side Of The Neck Be Treated?
I have a swollen lymph noid in the left side of my neck I also I m fighting a sinus infection I m on antibiotics I m gets bigger when my sinuses bother me it s been like this for 5 years I had an ultrasound and they said it s a muscle can I put a heating pad on it to help it too drain
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
hi sir...it was good behaviour to do ultrasound as investigation for this swollen lymph node....as the ultrasound indicate that it is amuscle so you neednot to do any thing for it...just accept that and live with it...there is no problem of that except psychological......when you have sinusitis or any infection it will increase in size as lymph node have important role in immunity and it defend against infection....you need not to put aheating pad for it...no indication for that ...the only thing to do is to accomodate with that ......hope that i helped you...wish you healthy life...thanks for contacting us
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