Question 1

i have had a swollen lymph node one the left side back of my neck by my hair line for about 3 weeks maybe longer. it doesn't hurt, hasn't i increased in size (pea size maybe a little bigger) i saw a walk in doctor who said it didn't seem worrisome. should

Accepted Answer

If: it is mobile and non tender and less than 1.5 cm, just watch for any changes. If it changes be reviewed again. All the best.

Question 2

my dad has a swollen neck lymph node his ent dr wants to do an excisional bx but he fears that if cancerous it might spread what are the chances?

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No spread: If there is any question by your physician then a bx should be performed.  He may feel it is large, firm, and has the possibility of being malignant.  When such a process in a node is present and especially when no head and neck primary can be found then one must rule out lymphoma and this is only by excisional bx.  This type  of bx does not cause  spread and can only help if proper dx made.

Question 3

had a peritonsil abcess on left side, swollen left neck lymph node, now a rash on the lft side of face and left side inner thigh... what can this be?

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Rash: 30 year old gentleman with a past medical history of a peritonsillar abscess with lymphadenopathy now presents with a rash on left side of face and left side inner thigh. The differential diagnosis of rashes is very large. Visit your MD. If you were treated with antibiotics please call the MD who treated you and tell him about your rash. Good luck.

Question 4

is a 12th day negative on  hiv 1 rna test considered reliable (enough for me to not worry for a while). what are the chances of hiv 2? i still have symptoms like swollen neck lymph node and stiff neck

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No..: Need to be tested at 3, 6m. Have to maintain abstinence to get a reliable result. If you have sex with HIV infected person 12th day negative is not a pass.

Question 5

what would cause severe sense of panic, nervousness, and fear as well as joint pain, and chronic swollen left neck lymph node; teen onsetting?

Accepted Answer

See below: These symptoms are probably due to different things.  In addition to seeing specialists, you need a good primary care provider who can help coordinate your care and help sort through your symptoms.

Question 6

what could produce only my left neck lymph node to swell?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: The lymphatic system absorbs and carries things too big to go into the arteries and veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food.  A lymph node "tastes" the lymph to see if anything bad is there like bacteria, viruses, cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and enlarges in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  You can feel them then.

Question 7

can neck lymph node swell together and seem like they are joint together below ear jaw line?

Accepted Answer

: Yes they can. Pl get checked by a doc soon.

Question 8

could my neck lymph nodes be swollen after pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: 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.

Question 9

i am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

Accepted Answer

: You are likely correct. Any disturbance of the skin surface as would be in tattoo removal may trigger enlargement of local nodes that can persist for a few weeks.

Question 10

what can i do about a swollen lymph node in my neck?

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Viral? strep? : Important to differentiate as to whether the  node is painful or not.  How large is the node? How long has it been present for? Which nodes are we taking about? Unilateral or bilateral? Having your doctor take a feel of the node and conducting a directed history can be most helpful.

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I have had a swollen lymph node one the left side back of my neck by my hair line for about 3 weeks maybe longer. it doesn't hurt, hasn't i increased in size (pea size maybe a little bigger) i saw a walk in doctor who said it didn't seem worrisome. should

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My dad has a swollen neck lymph node his ent dr wants to do an excisional bx but he fears that if cancerous it might spread what are the chances?

A member asked:

Had a peritonsil abcess on left side, swollen left neck lymph node, now a rash on the lft side of face and left side inner thigh... what can this be?

A member asked:

Is a 12th day negative on hiv 1 rna test considered reliable (enough for me to not worry for a while). what are the chances of hiv 2? i still have symptoms like swollen neck lymph node and stiff neck

A member asked:

What would cause severe sense of panic, nervousness, and fear as well as joint pain, and chronic swollen left neck lymph node; teen onsetting?

A member asked:

What could produce only my left neck lymph node to swell?

A member asked:

Can neck lymph node swell together and seem like they are joint together below ear jaw line?

A member asked:

Could my neck lymph nodes be swollen after pneumonia?

A member asked:

I am having laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck. i had my first session two weeks ago , its healing very well however i noticed a round hard painful lump at the base of my skull back of neck. swollen lymph node??

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What can i do about a swollen lymph node in my neck?

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