Can a sore throat cause neck pain?

If a person often uses his voice to speak, it is very easy to cause sore throat. There is another situation that often causes sore throat, that is smoking. However, you should never ignore the disease of sore throat, because even a slight sore throat may turn into pharyngitis in the later stages, and the cure is very complicated at this time. But can a person who has a sore throat also have neck pain?

Can a sore throat cause swollen lymph nodes in the neck?

The causes of swollen lymph nodes in the neck are often pharyngitis, colds, tonsillitis, rhinitis, etc. Sometimes, scratching the scalp, hair dyeing, etc. can cause swollen lymph nodes in the corresponding area. A sore throat is not the cause of swollen lymph nodes, but it is one of the symptoms.

Once the local inflammation is controlled, the swollen lymph nodes will still exist for a period of time. If the diseases that caused the lymph node swelling are completely cured and no longer occur, the lymph nodes will gradually subside. If inflammation occurs repeatedly, lymph nodes will exist permanently.

Because lymph nodes sometimes become chronic and medication is not very effective, some doctors simply determine that the lymph nodes are not caused by tumors based on their location and texture. Just take the observation approach. Do not take medication. Hopefully, the individual's own immunity will overcome the infection and the lymph will subside on its own.

For most people, the above symptoms will subside after being cured, but for some patients, the symptoms may become chronic and never go away. As long as it doesn't get bigger or hurt, it's not a big deal to let it be. Be careful, as a few of them may be reactions to tuberculosis or metastatic lesions of a tumor.

How to pay attention to and care for swollen lymph nodes?

Generally speaking, if the lymph nodes are slightly enlarged, single or scattered, soft, non-tender, non-adhesive, and not accompanied by other symptoms, no treatment is required for the time being, but the changes must be closely observed. If it does not increase in size or gradually decreases in size, you can continue to observe; if it increases in size or increases in number, you must see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. If the swollen lymph nodes are large and numerous, especially in clusters, gradually or rapidly increasing in size, and adhered to surrounding tissues, and there are also swollen lymph nodes in other parts of the body (such as the armpits), accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, anemia, and weight loss, you should go to the hospital immediately for relevant examinations (even lymph node biopsy) to achieve timely diagnosis and treatment.

Swollen lymph nodes are a condition of lymphadenitis, which is generally better treated with Western antibiotics. Roxithromycin and metronidazole can be used orally for treatment. Penicillin and metronidazole can also be used for severe cases. Ofloxacin combined with infusion treatment is more reliable. In addition, pay attention to avoid spicy and irritating foods, rest and drink plenty of water, and cooperate with local hot compresses to promote microcirculation, which is very helpful for the subsidence of inflammation. Note that having a good living habit is crucial to the improvement of the disease. Prevention: timely treatment of colds and elimination of local infection foci are the key to preventing the occurrence of this disease.

If the patient's fever is over 38.3°C, do not insist on lowering the temperature. If the infection is bacterial or viral, fever must be tolerated and may aid recovery. If the patient is not suitable for antipyretics, gentle sponge baths or cooling blankets can also be used to reduce temperature.

It is best to obtain blood for complete blood count, liver and kidney function tests, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and blood culture. Be prepared to order other diagnostic tests, such as chest fluoroscopy, liver or spleen scan, lymph node biopsy, or lymphangiography, if the tests reveal infection, and consult the hospital policy regarding infection control.

People with diseases must not ignore the details in their daily life or work and must receive appropriate care measures to avoid bacterial or viral infections that threaten their recovery.