Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have been taking antibiotics for a swollen node, it shrinks but it's still there. also if it's red is there a chance of it becoming lymphoma?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: If lymph nodes are getting smaller with antibiotic,they are not lymphoma,continue antibiotic and follow up with your doctor.
Answered 2/26/2015
3.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the best antibiotics for a mosquito bite which developed into small area of red swollen tender skin??
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What's it mean when you have a red throat that dosent hurt and swollen glands that don't hurt? I've taken two rounds of antibiotics could this be std?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can i be alergic to antibiotic tretment for eyes? I got a extrem red and swollen itchy eye after a week of tretment and had to quit treatment
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a bump/boil underneath my arm, armpit, its swollen, red, painful. There was a bump that started out in the beginning of September, I went to the ER & got put on an antibiotic, it went away, now Im seeing & feeling the same thing coming back?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How long can a lymph node stay swollen after Lymphadenitis? Been off antibiotic for 2wks. Swelling decreased, pain/redness is gone but, still firm
My left clavicle lymph node has been swollen for 2 years. It sometimes is purple or red. What are the chances of lymphoma?
A doctor diagnosed me with pink eye gave me drops and antibiotic yesterday. It is still swollen shut and very red. Is this normal?
L sided Sore throat/ear pain 3 days. Saw Dr 2 days ago-viral. Pain increased, redness & swelling & Uvula swollen Called Dr put on Medtrol dose pack. Woke up this am with jaw pain near ear. Feels like TMJ. Painful to eat. Do I need antibiotic?
Thorat is red and swollen for 3 wks from drainage. Taken allergy pills and antibiotic, not helping. Can my throats close up? What should I do?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
