swollen neck lymphnode

[JML]

I resently found that a had a pretty swollen lymphnode in my neck so i went to the doctor and he just put me on antibiotics for 5 days because i also have an infected tooth on the same side that is swollen when i took the antibiotics in went down a little but is still bigger then the other side so i went back to see him and he said the same thing. I want to get a second opinion, or am a just being paraniod? Please if you know anything let me know i have a 1 year old daughter and want to find out if it is lymphoma as soon as possible.

[catseye221]

Same thing happened to me....happend after a dental cleaning...I think she dug too deep and bacteria got into the gum. I was first told that I had strep throat but two weeks later when I couldn't swallow and had severe jaw pain and could not open my mouth I was referred back to my dentist. I just started on Rovamycine and I hope this gets rid of the swelling and pain!!

[Unregistered]

this is definitely nothing to worry about. lymphnodes get swollen almost always due to infection. where ever the infection is the closest lymphnode will get swollen, for instance if you have an infection on the lower part of your arm or your hand, your inside elbow lymphnode will get swollen. you dont have anything to worry about. when the doctors give you antibiotics, then thats all you need. if you get a fever with the lymphnode, it usually states that you have an infection as well, just go to the doctors, they know what theyre talking about it sounds like to me. i am studying to be a doctor, i know.

[Unregistered]

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I have a huge lump on the back of my neck that has been there for about 3 years and I was also worried about it. I had a catscan and sonogram and they say it is nothing to worry about. I forgot the exact term for what it is but mostly, it's just fat tissue. I didn't even have a tooth problem or anything, it just was there one day. Get the test done just to be sure but I also read up on it and it is pretty common.

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My 3 year old was complaining about his neck hurting this past week, and he had huge swollen neck nodes. His throat and mouth were clear. I was worried, and I took him to the doctor. She was very concerned about leukemia and hodgkins. We had blood work and x-rays. The main thing to look for is swollen nodes in the chest area just under the bone and under the armpits. Those are linked to the cancers you are concerned with. Fever is a good sign; although it could go either way. Neck nodes usually are due to some bacteria or viral infection. A CBC could tell you either way. I am pretty sure you are just fine. My little boy got a clean bill of health. The antibiotics are shrinking the nodes. Not all the way yet. If the antibiotics are working on you at all, that is a sign it is not cancer. Antibiotics would have no effect otherwise.

[Unregistered]

Same type issue ... May be able to relate:

I too have a little one with swollen lymph nodes on the side or her neck. I noticed them about 6 months ago and ended up taking her to the doc. They did a chest x-ray and also tested her for mono? Well ends up she test positive for mono. Funny thing is she never had one symptom of mono? I will say that the lymph nodes have shrunk but I am still concerned. I have had several people say that mono in a 3 year old is uncommon. Also recently she has come down with the cough and also a pretty high temp only occurring at night. Just been reading online about lymphoma and I think I am really scaring myself. Do any of you know what the changes are it could be a misdiagnosis?

HELP :-(

[Unregistered]

i have a 3 year old boy he has had painless swollen lymph glands for over 3 weeks. no other signs of illness. antibiotics 2 weeks ago have had no affect. doctor has referred him on to specialist proberly for biopsy he said. after looking on internet i am really starting to worry. has anyone had similar illness with good news.

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My husband has been sick for over 50 days. His neck lymph nodes are swollen.
Every now and then he has a hard time to breathe. I have taken him to 3 different ER's and no one can tell him why they are swollen and painful. He's lost 20 LBS. in one month. He suffers from insomnia and is very weak. He
honestly feels like he's on his last string and won't be able to make it much longer. He was first diagnosed with broncitis, then sinusitis then kidney stones.
My husband is in shambles and no one is willing to help him. I know it's not over insurance, he is double insured!! Whatever happened to the "OATH" doctors take? His lymph nodes are swollen on his neck, under his armpits and even swollen at his groin area. His CBC is good and his lungs are clear they say.
I am desperate for help at saving my husband. He is my life!

overeasy4@juno.com

[Unregistered]

Do take him to an oncologist. They are the best to rule out any malignancy.
ESR in blood tests can give you some clues.

[Unregistered]

My 2 year has had " swollen lymphnodes" sice he was 6 months old, I have took him to the doctor several times because they are not going away.But there are no other symptoms, no fever, cough, weight loss, nothing. Has anyone has this problem with their child? I am a very worried Mom and all of this stuff that I have been reading about cancer is making things worse.