So , a bit of context . I’m early 30s relatively slim no known health issues . Just after Christmas noticed a swollen gland in neck . Went to docs and referred for ultrasound . Doctor said it was mildly swollen but still referred me - had ultrasound - doctor said node was prominent but benign features - ie reactive node . He also said I had a tiny thyroid nodule - but that it was entirely normal and of no consequence health wise .
Few weeks later I discovered swollen gland under arm , again went to gp and was referred to breast clinic who found a few nodes - again , told reactive nodes - I asked ultrasound lady if they were big - she shrugged and said not really - not serious .
anyway , it’s now been months and all glands mentioned are still swollen . The underarm one seems to have enlarged so I went back ti gp . After firstly not being able to find it he found it - said if it has been checked should be fine ?!
Surely if it has gone bigger it should be re examined with ultra sound ?
I also asked him if it weird to have these glands without no history of illness he said it’s mostly following illness and normally would go down ? Mine hasn’t and yet only further investigations he is performing is more blood tests and that’s only due to me saying I feel generally fatigued and run down .
Should I be questioning his advice on just leaving the nodes ? Is this a common thing in gp world ? Any advice would be great !