Enlarged lymph glands

Knots or Lymph Glands

I was told I have a sinus infection and have been put on antibiotics, after taking them for about a week new symptoms popped up, like sensitivity of my eyes and 3 knots have popped up on my neck 2 on the left side. One on the right. One of the knots is about the size of a quarter? What could it be

Answer: Knots or Lymph Glands

By knots, I think you mean lymph glands which are often enlarged due to infections. Your symptoms of sinus infection, sensitivity of your eyes and lymph glands are all consistent with an infective cause. Often this is viral, so the antibiotics may not have an effect. If the knots or lymph glands don’t go down then you should have a doctor look at you as there are other causes for gland enlargement.




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