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Suggest Medications For Lymph Nodes In Neck

Dr. I went to see an ear, nose and throat Dr. today for a swollen lymph gland in my neck. He looked in my throat and then put me on 300 mg. of Zantac. Will this heal my esophagus ? I have high liver enzymes, that are to be checked in 3 months. Will this medication effect that?
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Hello
300 mg ranitidine (zantac) will heal esophagus ( esophagitis or gastritis or ).
You are having high level of liver enzyme .
One side effect of ranitidine ( zantac ) is that RARELY it causes hepatitis .
Mind it this side effect is rarely so if such situation present then it may elevate liver enzyme ( level).
Swollen lymph glans call as lymphadenitis or lymphodenopathy ,may be due to .,
1 Infection in throat or neck or surrounding area .
2 Tuberculosis is another most common cause of enlargement of lymph nodes .
3 Scalp or hairs infection also causes such enlargement.
In my opinion consult a physician and get his opinion as sometimes a biopsy is taken ( enlarged lymph node) for establishment of diagnosis.
Hope this information will help you.
Good luck.
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Suggest Medications For Lymph Nodes In Neck

Hello 300 mg ranitidine (zantac) will heal esophagus ( esophagitis or gastritis or ). You are having high level of liver enzyme . One side effect of ranitidine ( zantac ) is that RARELY it causes hepatitis . Mind it this side effect is rarely so if such situation present then it may elevate liver enzyme ( level). Swollen lymph glans call as lymphadenitis or lymphodenopathy ,may be due to ., 1 Infection in throat or neck or surrounding area . 2 Tuberculosis is another most common cause of enlargement of lymph nodes . 3 Scalp or hairs infection also causes such enlargement. In my opinion consult a physician and get his opinion as sometimes a biopsy is taken ( enlarged lymph node) for establishment of diagnosis. Hope this information will help you. Good luck.