HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does A Swollen Lymph Node On The Neck Indicate?

Hi doctor, I recently had an ultra-sound and it revealed a 7 ml. lymph node and several small ones in my neck. I m concerned that it maybe cancer. Can you tell me what this ultra-sound means for me. I have an appt. Sept. 6 to have diagnosed by ent. But any info. before this would help me not think about it so much. Can you help me? Thank you, Melvalene Kirkpatrick - YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I can understand your worries, in fact many people would be scared by l nodes as they think these are caused by cancers, and this can be the case some times. However cancer is not only cause of enlarged lymph nodes, rather it is uncommon cause. Most of l nodes are not caused by cancer, very often these are caused by local infection, like sore throat. So, if you are other wise feeling well, and you do not have significant weight loss, and these nodes are not very rapidly growing, I can say this would be less likely to be cancer related.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does A Swollen Lymph Node On The Neck Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I can understand your worries, in fact many people would be scared by l nodes as they think these are caused by cancers, and this can be the case some times. However cancer is not only cause of enlarged lymph nodes, rather it is uncommon cause. Most of l nodes are not caused by cancer, very often these are caused by local infection, like sore throat. So, if you are other wise feeling well, and you do not have significant weight loss, and these nodes are not very rapidly growing, I can say this would be less likely to be cancer related. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman