- Male
- 36 Years
- 9 days ago
Question
I have small lymph node enlargement all over my body, mostly near both ears (front and back), both sides of the neck under jaw, both armpits, and inguinal region for more than 1.75 years? I visited many doctors, including CMC Vellore in the hematology department? They told me blood work is normal, and since the lymph nodes are small, they cannot perform FNAC? My blood report and USG of the whole abdomen are normal? They said to come back only if the size increases; otherwise, nothing to worry? They also referred me to surgery and infectious disease departments? Their opinion was almost the same: if size increases, then come? I am living in confusion and do not understand what to do? My armpit lymph nodes are painful and lingering all the time? I visited many doctors in Kolkata, but there is no solution? Kindly suggest what I can do, as I can feel these lymph nodes and pain over certain areas like armpits, under jaw, and in front of ears? I am also diagnosed with retraction of ear drum?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Given the long standing lymph node enlargement with normal blood work and USG, serious causes are unlikely. However, ongoing pain and new ear symptoms (eardrum retraction) need attention. Please consult an ENT for the ear issue. If pain increases or new nodes appear, request a PET CT scan or FNAC even if size is borderline. Mild reactive lymphadenopathy can persist for months to years, especially after past infections.
Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...
Take a CBC+ESR Test or Take a LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH) - SERUM Test
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