Swollen Lymph Nodes In Neck Symptoms, Causes & Treatment | Lymphadenopathy | Gale Ki Gilti Ya Ganth

Summary

In this informative video, Dr. Abdullah Iqbal, a General Surgeon, discusses the common causes of neck lumps, primarily focusing on enlarged lymph nodes due to infections, allergies, or diseases like tuberculosis and lymphoma. He advises on when to seek medical attention, the importance of antibiotics and anti-allergic medications, and the potential need for a Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) or biopsy to diagnose the cause. The video also touches on thyroid swelling and encourages viewers to consult a doctor for personalized medical advice.

Takeaways

• 📌 The most common reason for a lump in the neck is enlarged lymph nodes due to infection.
• 📌 Lymph nodes help filter microorganisms from the blood and combat infections.
• 📌 Children are more prone to having enlarged lymph nodes due to throat infections, allergic rhinitis, and cough.
• 📌 Enlarged lymph nodes caused by infections usually reduce in size with antibiotics, so parents should not worry excessively.
• 📌 Persistent lumps in the neck without infection may indicate diseases like tuberculosis (TB) or lymphoma.
• 📌 Tuberculosis can cause enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and is common in countries like Pakistan and India.
• 📌 Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph nodes, can cause neck lumps and typically affects the elderly, though Hodgkin's lymphoma can occur in children.
• 📌 Symptoms like weight loss, low-grade fever, night sweats, or cough with swelling in multiple body parts warrant medical consultation and testing.
• 📌 Another common neck swelling is thyroid-related, which requires further investigation.
• 📌 If neck lumps do not respond to treatment within 15 days or spread, a fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or biopsy may be needed.

Q & A

What is the main focus of Dr. Abdullah Iqbal's video?

The main focus of the video is to discuss the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of lumps in the neck, particularly focusing on enlarged lymph nodes and their common causes.

What is the function of lymph nodes in the body?

Lymph nodes function to filter microorganisms from the blood and help in killing these microorganisms or the causes of infection, thus preventing the spread of infection throughout the body.

Why are children more likely to have enlarged lymph nodes in their neck?

Children are more likely to have enlarged lymph nodes in their neck because they are more prone to throat infections, allergic rhinitis, and coughs, which can cause lymph nodes to enlarge temporarily.

What is the usual reaction of parents when they find a lump in their child's neck?

Parents should not be overly worried if the lump is due to a temporary infection, as it will reduce in size with the use of antibiotics.

What diseases can cause persistent lumps in the neck even without an infection?

Diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) and lymphoma can cause persistent lumps in the neck even without an active infection.

How common is tuberculosis in Pakistan and neighboring India, and what is its relation to neck lumps?

Tuberculosis is very common in Pakistan and neighboring India, and it can result in enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or axilla.

What is lymphoma and how does it relate to lumps in the neck?

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymph nodes, resulting in enlarged lumps in the neck. It commonly involves elderly people, but a variant known as Hodgkin's lymphoma can occur in children.

What symptoms should prompt a person to seek medical advice for a lump in the neck?

Symptoms such as weight loss, continuous low-grade fever, night sweats, cough, and swelling in different body parts should prompt a person to seek medical advice.

What is the role of FNAC in diagnosing lumps in the neck?

FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) involves taking a sample from the lymph nodes with a needle, which is then sent to a lab for testing to help identify the cause of the neck node.

What is the recommended course of action if a patient does not respond to medication after 15 days of treatment for neck swelling?

If a patient does not respond to medication after 15 days or experiences more swellings in other body parts, they should undergo an FNAC or possibly a biopsy to determine the cause of the swelling.

How can viewers get in touch with Dr. Abdullah Iqbal for further questions or concerns?

Viewers can contact Dr. Abdullah Iqbal for further questions or concerns by calling his contact number, 0321-236-3611.