### instruction:
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

### input:
Hi, I have recently discover small lumps on my neck, I went to the doctors to find out what this is. She said it s nothing to worry about and since they have gone smaller it is a good sign. However, yesterday I pressed against my neck a little harder and found more tiny little lumps, my neck also feels a bit stiff (I woke up with a runny nose and was sneezing a lot yesterday as well). The lumps were first discovered about 3-4 weeks ago. I have got a blood test coming up soon, should I be worried about this issue or is this a common problem which should go away on its own? Also will paracetamol help? Thank You

### output:

Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. One of the common causes of a generalized lymphadenopathy on the neck region could be a viral fever, mononucleosis, which are associated with an upper respiratory tract infection/symptoms. If the lymphadenitis was due to simple infection, they would subside with the treatment of the infection. If they stay for longer duration, they have to be investigated upon with routine and some special blood tests, and a biopsy either FNAC or an excision biopsy depending on the position and size of the lymph gland for a histopathology. In your case, if you did have any treatment till now, I would have prescribed a course of antibiotics for you initially, and if they do not subside, I would go for all the investigations as noted above to arrive at a diagnosis and further management. Paracetamol might help temporarily for a symptomatic relief only. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.