What should I do if my neck lymph nodes are inflamed and painful?
Disease description:
I woke up this morning and noticed some pain in my neck. After visiting the hospital for an examination, the doctor diagnosed me with inflamed lymph nodes in the neck. What should I do?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Patients with inflamed and painful cervical lymph nodes may be treated with certain antibiotics under a physician’s guidance. Commonly used antibiotics include azithromycin and levofloxacin. Additionally, anti-anaerobic agents—such as metronidazole and ornidazole—may also be prescribed. If pain persists despite treatment with the above medications, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs—such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen tablets—may be used.
