Patient's question:
My child has had swollen tonsils causing lymph node enlargement for almost a year, with frequent relapses. Taking anti-inflammatory medication and injections, the tonsils are no longer swollen, but still a bit red. The doctor said it's due to internal heat. However, the lymph nodes are still swollen, about the size of a peanut kernel, slightly longer. The doctor said it's nothing to worry about. What should I do? Should the tonsils be removed?Doctor's answer:
Lymph nodes may shrink due to internal cellular fibrosis or tumor cell infiltration. Enlarged lymph nodes are very common and can occur in people of any age. They are associated with a wide range of different diseases, both benign and malignant. It is crucial to identify the cause of lymph node enlargement, undergo timely follow-up and diagnosis to avoid misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis.For the treatment of lymph node inflammation, Western medicine currently lacks the ability to reverse the pathological changes. Patients can only resort to antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or closed needles to alleviate symptoms, but this cannot fundamentally cure the disease.