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Suggest Treatment For Sublingual Lymph Node

I have a question - I went in to get a basic chest xray before my surgery - i will be having in a few weeks and when my dr got it back , he had me do a stat cat scan of my chest - they said they had found a mass but wanted to see what it was and the report i got back today says sublingual lymph node - and now he is referring me back to my pc - i am not sure what to think because i do not know what this is and i am worried.
Tue, 12 May 2020
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Hello,

The sublingual lymph nodes are reactive lymph nodes which usually get enlarged due to an infection. The infection is probably related to the dentures. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. The lymph nodes will relieve gradually as the infection is cleared. There is nothing to be worried about.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Sublingual Lymph Node

Hello, The sublingual lymph nodes are reactive lymph nodes which usually get enlarged due to an infection. The infection is probably related to the dentures. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. The lymph nodes will relieve gradually as the infection is cleared. There is nothing to be worried about. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician