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What Causes Headache And Swollen Lymph Nodes?

I have a headache, extremely swollen neck glands and a sore neck. Symptoms come on about 5 hours after a 25 mile bike ride in the mountains near my home. do you think this is allergies...it has happened more than once, and I have take benadryl and allegra, but not much relief
Mon, 22 Apr 2019
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Hello,

Swollen lymph nodes are indicative of infection. You are suggested to visit an ENT & get physically examined. It can be allergy or throat infection/ Pharyngitis. Get blood test & throat swab test (for C/s test) done.

You may need antibiotics. In the meantime do warm saline gargle 2-3 times a day, you can also use Listerine water to gargle.

If you are sexually active, get STD tests done, to rule out STI & stay on the safer side. Sometimes, symptoms like swollen lymph nodes, headache and fatigue may be due to mono or kissing disease (infection with Epstein barr virus).

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Headache And Swollen Lymph Nodes?

Hello, Swollen lymph nodes are indicative of infection. You are suggested to visit an ENT & get physically examined. It can be allergy or throat infection/ Pharyngitis. Get blood test & throat swab test (for C/s test) done. You may need antibiotics. In the meantime do warm saline gargle 2-3 times a day, you can also use Listerine water to gargle. If you are sexually active, get STD tests done, to rule out STI & stay on the safer side. Sometimes, symptoms like swollen lymph nodes, headache and fatigue may be due to mono or kissing disease (infection with Epstein barr virus). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician