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What Causes Night Sweats While Suffering From An Enlarged Lymph Node?
I have a 16 cm enlarged lymph node for approx 2 1/2 years. Saw a ENT today and he said to continue to monitor it to see if it gets bigger. He said that was all he felt was needed at this time. I have night sweats and no fevers. Should I get a 2nd opinio
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Since you have persistent enlargement of lymph node and night sweets, I would recommend getting a chest Xray, ultrasound abdomen and biopsy of lymph node done to rule out infections like tuberculosis and to see if other lymph nodes on chest or abdomen are enlarged.as in lymphoma.
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What Causes Night Sweats While Suffering From An Enlarged Lymph Node?
Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern Since you have persistent enlargement of lymph node and night sweets, I would recommend getting a chest Xray, ultrasound abdomen and biopsy of lymph node done to rule out infections like tuberculosis and to see if other lymph nodes on chest or abdomen are enlarged.as in lymphoma. Regards Dr.Lekshmi