I have a swollen gland on the left side of my neck under my ear. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and I'm a real big worrier. I went to the doctor this past week and he said it was like a cold or sinus infection and prescribed me an anti-biotic. However I've taken all of my prescription and the gland is still swollen. It doesnt feel too big but it's pretty firm to hard. Also I have a runny nose, and a small sneeze and a rare cough every now and then. The only reason why I'm asking is because after the anti-biotic it hasn't gone down, but it isn't painful just kind of hard. Anyone have any ideas?
2007-09-02 15:31:18 · 10 answers · asked by Advice 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
may be your lymph node.. it will go away in time..
2007-09-02 15:40:02 · answer #1 · answered by maggie17046 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. It's probably due to your cold. Lymph nodes swell all the time in response to infection. It can take some time for it to reduce in size, and if you mess with it too much, like pressing on it, you can actually make it worse and there's a chance it can stay that way permanently! So don't fondle it, and give it at least 2 weeks. If after that it's still there, go back to the doctor and tell him you want him to take a closer look at it. Don't just let it go. Make sure you keep an eye on it. Better safe than sorry.
2007-09-02 15:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm sure it's just an uncommon sickness. If you would have had mono, then you would have had really bad vertigo (a spinning/dizzy sensation which includes nausea and vomiting). What I recommend is seeing a doctor about your sickness. I don't know much, but I heard going to a doctor as soon as possible could save you the trouble of getting more infected by not going.
2016-04-03 00:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like wot I had about 6 mths ago. a solid smooth lump. diognosed at first as a swollen lymph node but when antibiotics didnt help, had a catscan & ultrasound. it turned out to be an infected brancial cyst. Had operation last week to remove it. Was very painful but Doc rekons once its healed it wont come back. Hope it isnt wot u have but go get a 2nd opinion
2007-09-02 15:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its your lymph nodes of the lymphatic system your body uses them to fight infection, its probably inflamed because theres an infection some where in your body, your doctor was right in giving you antibiotics, give it time to go away
2007-09-02 15:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sinusitis
2007-09-02 15:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by Volim1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may need another antibiotic. They don't all work for everyone. You can try Sudifed over the counter to clear up your sinuses. Check with your doctor again, you may need to be examined again.
2007-09-02 15:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by tiafromtijuana 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
IF it is a lump you better go to the hospital cause it could lead to a disese and you will have to have radiation done... my uncle had something like this and thats what happened to him
2007-09-02 15:41:26 · answer #8 · answered by klw940 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get those all the time. basically what it is it your lymph node filled with excess mucous. What I found helps was a hot hot hot wash cloth abouve it. : ) also, hot baths.
2007-09-02 15:35:09 · answer #9 · answered by ihrtshchr 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get a second opinion. Stop worrying, that does not solve anything.
2007-09-02 15:34:35 · answer #10 · answered by That one 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋