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How To Treat Swollen Lymph Node In Groin And Neck?
Hi my 16 year old daughter has 4 swollen lymph nodes in her left groin area and 1 in the right side of her neck. The largest one in her groin measured 2.3 by 2.2 by 1.8 about a week ago, but feels bigger now. She has had a10 day course of abt, but she has not been sick and they are growing and now she has one in her neck. CBC was normal, should I be concerned its been almost 4 weeks
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
yes generaly it it due to reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. it occurs due to infection in the draning area. but if it is not disappear after a course of antibiotics then definitly a subject of concer. you should consult phisician and if needed go for Fnac study of lymphnode. it will clear all doubts in most of the cases and if required go for biopsy. dont delay it can be anything.
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