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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On The Back Of Head
Hi I have swelling on the back if my head ( left side) pretty sure it s a lump node. Is sore especially when I lay down. If been takins doxycycline for anti malaria for 4 weeks as I m travelling through Africa. Could the doxycycline be causing the swelling? I have no other symptoms
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
not to worry much as this is benign condition like sebaceous cyst;
but could be lymph node also sometimes related to some antibiotics!
if really worries you can go for an FNAC test for confirmation
all the best!
but could be lymph node also sometimes related to some antibiotics!
if really worries you can go for an FNAC test for confirmation
all the best!
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