Hi all, 

Im a 22 year old male, who was reffered to ENT for a swollen lymph node in my neck. Grade 2: 1.5cm x 1cm, mobile and non tender. I had an ultrasound carried out around 3 years ago and it was deemed to be fine and no further action, put it down to EBV (Epstein-barr Virus).

Well, the swelling still hasn't gone down, and i've gotten gradually worse over the past few months. I started university in september of 2021, and started getting very aggressive night sweats, i mean i would wake up and my bedding down to the mattress would be soaked. this happened for about 4 weeks straight. I started getting random fevers on a night that i couldn't explain as well. I get very short of breath from doing easy tasks and i dont feel like a normal 22 year old. I've started getting really prone to infections, over the past 5 weeks ive had around 4, all in which have had to be treated with antibiotics or steroid cream. I stand up and go dizzy, however blood tests ruled out anemia. I had a blood film completed which did show "occasional reactive lymphocytes" which cant be explained either. 

I really do think theres something wrong with me, but the ENT wont do a biopsy since the Lymph nodes look benign. Is there a chance this could be lymphoma or something else? Bare in mind these nodes have been swollen for almost 3 years and literally no professional has given me a reason as to why, they always say its after an infection. 

Really appreciate anyone sharing any similar concerns or stories, not to look for a diagnosis but just some advice on whether to push for more tests like a CT or Biopsy or just leave it. 

Thanks :)