Suggest treatment for swollen lymph nodes and tongue
Patient: I've been sick for roughly 3 months.  My symptoms have increased in severity to the point that I have obvious swollen lymph nodes under my tongue, my tongue is swollen to the point that eating food and even swallowing and often breathing is difficult.  I'm now having massive headaches, pains in my mouth, jaw, face, etc.  My face, eyes, and even hands, feet and joints are all swollen.  The headaches and pressure in my chest are growing increasingly difficult to handle.  Ive  been to the ER before and they treated me for essentially a sore throat possible brought on by acid.  Told me to take Malox and sent me home.  I truthfully feel like I'm dying.  My equilibrium is off to such an extent that I walk as though I'm intoxicated even though I don't drink alcohol at all.  So many things wrong.  how do I get help?  A dr friend told me that he is afraid that I have a lymph node blockage or possibly more.  How do I get the ER dr's to listen to me? Doctor: severity of symptoms persistent for 3 months is definitely alarming. kindly do describe any pre existing ailments. you need blood investigation (CBC) and an x-Ray to know extent of the infection, based on these investigation results further investigation can advised and appropriate treatment will be instituted.