Question 1

is it possible that swollen lymph nodes in neck affect swallowing?

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No: Lymph nodes enlargement in general will not affect swallowing.

Question 2

how do you treat swollen lymph nodes in neck and hard to swallow or breathe?

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You need a medical e: A medical examination is advised in order to find out the cause of enlarged nodes. It can be due to an infection or cancer. Your doctor can tell the cause and guide you as to what is best next step. It may require a biopsy unless it is due to infection for which antibiotics may be indicated.

Question 3

i have really swollen lymph nodes in my neck up by my ears. they are painful and very itchy. its sometimes a little difficult to swallow and i woke up really hot last night. its also making my ears pop. is this something to be worried about?

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Sure you need to wor: The swollen lymph nodes are what we call reactive regional lymphadenopathy which indicates an infective process in the head or neck region. Could be tonsillitis or pharyngitis, hence the high fever. You will almost certainly need a course of antibiotics to treat 5he infection but please confirm this with your doctor

Question 4

what could cause painful, swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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Inflammation in H&amp;N: Painful swollen nodes an indication of an inflammatory process in the H&amp;N area.  If the nodes are high in the posterior neck region, examine the scalp for an infection.  If in anterior triangle mid neck one should do endoscopy to see if lesion in area of larynx or cords . In supraclavicular area, inflammation apex of lung can cause the problem and chest X ray can help.  Bx if necessary.

Question 5

i have painful, swollen lymph nodes in neck. will this just last for a few dats if left alone?

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See a doctor: Painful, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck should be checked out by a doctor.  They could be a symptom of a serious infection or worse yet a tumor.

Question 6

whats the main cause of swollen lymph nodes in your neck? im just getting over a cold and recently it hurts on right side when i swallow. get checked?

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Dr. can check throat: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can help decrease throat pain.

Question 7

hi i have had clogged ears for about a month now and i think i have swollen lymph nodes on my neck. when i eat it feels like i only swallow on one side. ?

Accepted Answer

Lymphadenitis: Lymph nodes draining and area of infection also get inflamed and enlarged. It is important to treat the site of infection. If you have done that, the lymph glands will subside in weeks to months. If you have not had a doctor look at your ears, it is important that you see a doctor.
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Question 8

neck swelling due to swollen lymph nodes for 4 years.  now having trouble swallowing. what could this be?

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Throat: If the swallowing is happening with a fever get your throat looked at and cultured today. If the swallowing has been gradual in onset, see an ENT for an evaluation to look for things such as acid reflux and to evaluate the nodes

Question 9

i have swollen lymph nodes (which come and go), painful swallowing (sporadically), always feeling feverish, chronic pain at a  costochondral junction. swollen tonsils and suffer from panic attacks.had 2 endoscopies which are fine. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Would be a number of considerations.  A good medical checkup and some basic lab work would likely be a good place to start.

Question 10

i would like help with swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

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Is it possible that swollen lymph nodes in neck affect swallowing?

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I have really swollen lymph nodes in my neck up by my ears. they are painful and very itchy. its sometimes a little difficult to swallow and i woke up really hot last night. its also making my ears pop. is this something to be worried about?

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What could cause painful, swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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I have painful, swollen lymph nodes in neck. will this just last for a few dats if left alone?

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Whats the main cause of swollen lymph nodes in your neck? im just getting over a cold and recently it hurts on right side when i swallow. get checked?

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Hi i have had clogged ears for about a month now and i think i have swollen lymph nodes on my neck. when i eat it feels like i only swallow on one side. ?

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Neck swelling due to swollen lymph nodes for 4 years. now having trouble swallowing. what could this be?

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I have swollen lymph nodes (which come and go), painful swallowing (sporadically), always feeling feverish, chronic pain at a costochondral junction. swollen tonsils and suffer from panic attacks.had 2 endoscopies which are fine. what could it be?

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I would like help with swollen lymph nodes in neck?

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