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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Throat?

I have an under active thyroid and have been sick this last week. I woke up on Sunday with my lymph nodes under my chin swollen. That has never happened to me before although I have had an absess in my neck from swollen lymph nodes that put me in the hospital for a week. Should I be worried about this? It looks like I have a double chin and I feel a knot.
Sat, 22 Jun 2019
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Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if you have a recent history of throat infection and even if it is coming back also presently then there is a possibility that the swollen lymph nodes are due to Reactionary Lymphadinitis and it is not a serious condition and when you will take medication for treating the infection like antibiotics the swollen lymph nodes will resolve gradually..
You should consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and get tested for bacterial infection [ rapid strep test] and viral infection [ rapid mono test] to rule out the exact cause of infection and treatment can be planned accordingly..
If there are recurring episodes of the same then Tonsillectomy will only provide permanent relief..
As of now do alternate warm and cool compresses over the lymph nodes..

Hope this information helps..
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What Causes Swollen Lymph Nodes In The Throat?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if you have a recent history of throat infection and even if it is coming back also presently then there is a possibility that the swollen lymph nodes are due to Reactionary Lymphadinitis and it is not a serious condition and when you will take medication for treating the infection like antibiotics the swollen lymph nodes will resolve gradually.. You should consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and get tested for bacterial infection [ rapid strep test] and viral infection [ rapid mono test] to rule out the exact cause of infection and treatment can be planned accordingly.. If there are recurring episodes of the same then Tonsillectomy will only provide permanent relief.. As of now do alternate warm and cool compresses over the lymph nodes.. Hope this information helps..