Lymphadenitis
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Lymphadenitis Home Care
Home care for lymphadenitis includes:
Avoid injuring the
swollen glands
.
Drink plenty of liquids.
Rest the area.
Elevate the swollen area:
Above your heart if possible
Apply warm compresses:
Apply for 20-30 minutes, 3 times a day.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Take prescription medications as directed.
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Lymphadenitis Home Care: Pain And Fever Adults
Related Topics:
Axillary lymphadenitis
Cervical lymphadenitis
Inguinal lymphadenitis
Lymph gland swelling (groin)
Lymph gland swelling (localized)
Lymph gland swelling (neck)
Lymphangitis
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Swollen glands (generalized)
Swollen glands (groin)
Swollen glands (localized)
Swollen glands (neck)
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Last Updated: Jun 4, 2008
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