HI I HAVE HAD ONE SWOLLEN NECK LYMPH NODE ON THE SIDE OF MY NECK I DEVELOPED IT AFTER A TETANUS SHOT BUT IT WILL BE 2YRS ON OCT. 6 2011 SINCE IVE HAD IT MY NECK AND SHOULDER BLADE HURTS AND ITS PAINFUL LIKE I STRAINED IT PLEASE HELP, IVE ALSO HAD CAT SCANS XRAYS AND BLOOD WORK ALL WERE FINE. AND IT ALSO ROSE AGAIN WHEN I GOT A FLU SHOT AT THE ENDING OF LAST YEAR
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query cold and sore throat. The symptoms can also occur due to bacterial and viral infection, tonsillitis or lymphadenopathy, it is not a serious condition and when you will take medication for treating the infection like antibiotics the swollen lymph nodes will resolve gradually. You should consult an ENT specialist and get evaluated and get tested for bacterial infection and viral infection to rule out the exact cause of infection and treatment can be planned accordingly. As of now do alternate warm and cool compresses over the lymph nodes. Doctor may also recommend tonsillectomy. Doc warm saline gargles and apply warm compresses on neck. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,