Patient's question:
Doctor, my child is 19 years old. A few days ago, he developed a stiff neck, and after it improved, he noticed his neck was tilted. He went to the hospital for an X-ray, and the doctor said his cervical spine was fine. The doctor then diagnosed him with torticollis after a closer look at his neck, where one side was visibly strained. In childhood, he often complained of neck pain, which was diagnosed as swollen lymph nodes. Now, bilateral ultrasound shows over 20 [something], and I don’t know how to interpret it. I want to go to the hospital for a check-up but don’t know which department to see.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is recommended to go to the hospital and see a surgeon to get a clear diagnosis before symptomatic treatment. Further investigation is needed to determine the cause of the lymph node swelling. Rest more during the day. It's also possible that it's just a stiff neck from sleeping in an awkward position. Gentle massage can help, but considering the lymph node swelling, it might be caused by inflammation due to a stomach issue. You can take some anti-inflammatory medication for a few days. The above is a suggestion for this problem, hoping it helps you. Wishing you good health!