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What Causes A Swollen Lymph Node In The Neck And Sore Throat?

Hi. I had a sore throat with swollen right lymph node in my neck for 3 wks. Thought it was going to turn into the flu or a bad cold. It never did. I then one night got chills,night sweats, and body aches and felt like I was swallowing razor blades. A visit to the urgent care diagnosed me with strep throat. I just finished the prescription this past Friday 6/9 -- 10 days of 875 mg of amoxicillin 2x/day. Now I feel the left side of my throat is very sore and swollen. Right side is ok now. I have difficulty swallowing, as well, but not at the razor blade stage yet. Getting night sweats and today am getting chills, as well, and have body aches which never have gone away. Could I still have strep even after I went through the course of the medication?
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Hello welcome to the health care magic

Your Auscultation should be done and investigate with CBC and throat swab culture...

In throat swab culture specific medication According to causative organism can be chosen

Avoid excess spicy foods

If your lymph nodes is still enlarged than I will advise sputum examination and FNAC from enlarged node

If inflammation more than short term steroid course for five days can be prescribed

Take care

Hope your concern solved
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What Causes A Swollen Lymph Node In The Neck And Sore Throat?

Hello welcome to the health care magic Your Auscultation should be done and investigate with CBC and throat swab culture... In throat swab culture specific medication According to causative organism can be chosen Avoid excess spicy foods If your lymph nodes is still enlarged than I will advise sputum examination and FNAC from enlarged node If inflammation more than short term steroid course for five days can be prescribed Take care Hope your concern solved