Swollen Lymph Nodes in Neck

[robbb0]

I am 43yo male, and recently had US and CT scan of the neck to investigate two swollen lymph nodes which were present for longer than a year in my left neck. Several nodes were found on the jugular(mid) chain, many sub-centimeter and 5 >= 1 CM the largest ones were 2.26, 1.65 and 1.55 CM. They are on both sides of the neck and under my chin as well. Nothing else was found in CTs of abdomen and groin. I have a biopsy scheduled for next month, but have read myself into anxiety attacks. I have read that anything above 1 CM is abnormal. I have no pain in the nodes themselves but have developed pain in the neck which seems like a stiff neck, and pain exists with any pressure from straining or lifting, also movement related pain in neck, chest and spine in the same region. No signs of infection at all, but do have extreme fatigue, back pain, some weight loss, among other varied symptoms. My Primary Dr said since no other enlarged nodes were found in other regions, he is not concerned about lymphoma.

Are there other conditions that could cause lymph nodes to be swollen for this length of time? Should I be as concerned as I feel about this, or is it more likely not related to something  serious? Is it possible to have lymphoma without nodes in other regions showing signs? Are biopsies only done when cancer is suspected? Any other info or suggestions are welcomed, I am not usually one to worry about such things, but for whatever reason this has me having some anxiety waiting for the biopsy.

[knvv]

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[Regc10]

Hi mate, Ive had mine swollen for 3 years now. I was suffering from tonsillitis which got infected and ended up with enlarged tonsils and swollen nodes under my chin. I also get white spots now and again, which are smelly. There is nothing to be worried about. it is not CANCER if that's what your are worried about. They will subside after a while as for the white patches i used to gargle with warm water with salt in it, it helps but after i got permanent enlarged tonsils i usually gargle with Listerine before bed and in the morning it gets rid of the fowl smell. If you are really worried you can email on fade_1120***@****    

[blue88]

left lymph node has been swollen for a couple of weeks now i have finished 10 day perscription of augmentum and no sign of it going down,not sore to swallow just feels uncomfortable.its very red and has a white spot on it and slight yellow color too.i'm scared it could be something serious,i suffer from anxiety so i am trying not to fear the worst.could someone help me please? i will go to my doctor again soon and explain to him that it is not subsiding.i am 23 years old.
kind regards
keli x

[jyky]

My jaw is not symetrical and I thought my double chin is always bigger on left side due to my smaller jaw on that side.  Lately I noticed my that side of neck was also a bit thicker (not sure how long this has been there).  I don't have any discomfort or tenderness.  I cannot really feel me jaw line on the left and I cannot feel any individual lympnode - maybe one is too big (3.5cm) per ultrasound.  It feels like I have a bigger muscle there.  I thought it's due to my neck exercise for my dizziness problem.  I have to turn to my dizziness side and stop suddenly to learn to compensate dizziness.  Dr. hasn't seen me after the ultrasound and has prescribed a CT scan with contrast.  Now I'm really worried.  I didn't notice any infection.  Any body knows anything?

[Regc10]

Hi Mindy,

You probably have the swollen lymph due to some prolonged infection. Sometimes they stay enlarged. If it appears to grow in size or is painful or you get night sweats and unexplained weight loss than you should get really concerned. I believe it is infection related that's why the doc put you on antibiotics. Nothing to worry about. I have two enlarged nodes but they are going down. I gargle with Listerine lol, enlarged coz of my enlarged tonsils.      

[mindy221]

soo..i have had an enlarged lymph node under my chin for about 2 years now i also have a constant salty taste in my mouth and pain from under my jaw to my right ear...doc sent me in for a ct scan with contrast that just showed a smal group of enlarged nodes no other abnormalities.doc put me on another antibiotic,,,this one is stronger than the last one....i just want to know what is going on..its driving me crazy not knowing..