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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node On The Back Of Neck?

I am a 26 year old woman. I have a swollen lymphnode in theleft side on back of my neck. With a rash within an in h of it. The lymphnode swells first and then a rash apears. This has happened 3 times in t he last 9 months. I saw an ER doctor he said it was cellulitis because ive had it before. It doesnt l9ok like cellulitis and it a ways comes back. Could i have somethig serious wrong?
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
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Hello welcome to HCM,I understand your concerns
Cause of lymphnode enlargement range from simple infection to high level cancer.
First ruleout all common causes.size ,consistency,mobility,pain,these are the most common differentiating features.
Any infectious causes leads to painful lymph nodes.common causes could be dandruff,acne,tooth infection.
Take any antibiotic that wil relieve it.In this condition rash could be due to inflammation.
Tuberculosis is the important cause,in this more number of lymph nodes are involved and matted together and rubbery.it is also painful.
Cellulitis most commonly occurs in this condition.
If it recurs repeatedly get a FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATIONAL CYTOLOGY,it will rule out all the possible causes.
Hope this will help you.
Thank you.
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node On The Back Of Neck?

Hello welcome to HCM,I understand your concerns Cause of lymphnode enlargement range from simple infection to high level cancer. First ruleout all common causes.size ,consistency,mobility,pain,these are the most common differentiating features. Any infectious causes leads to painful lymph nodes.common causes could be dandruff,acne,tooth infection. Take any antibiotic that wil relieve it.In this condition rash could be due to inflammation. Tuberculosis is the important cause,in this more number of lymph nodes are involved and matted together and rubbery.it is also painful. Cellulitis most commonly occurs in this condition. If it recurs repeatedly get a FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATIONAL CYTOLOGY,it will rule out all the possible causes. Hope this will help you. Thank you.