Question 1

what would cause a gland to be abnormally swollen?

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Swollen gland: Likely what you are describing is something called lymphadenopathy, which is swelling and inflammation of lymph nodes.  This can lead to pain and can be aggravated by movement, depending on the location of the swollen lymph node.  Generally speaking, most lymphadenopathy is caused by infectious processes. This could be viral or bacterial.  Other causes can be chronic disease or malignancy.

Question 2

what can cause a swollen lymph gland?

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Inflammation: Swollen lymphnodes are caused by things that cause inflamation.  This can be infectious: viral or bacterial, chemical exposure, allergies.  Tumors can cause swelling: lymphoma or metestatic turmors.

Question 3

can implantation cause swollen bartholin's gland?

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No: If the Bartholin's gland is swollen then the Bartholin's duct is likely obstructed.  You should see your ob/gyn for evaluation and management.  A Bartholin's cyst can quickly become a Bartholin's abscess.

Question 4

what could cause my gums and glands to be swollen?

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Infection: The glands are lymph nodes. They are factories that produce antibidies. When they work overtime, as in the case of an infection, they swell and become painful. Have the area evaluated by a dentist asap.

Question 5

what could cause a swollen lymph gland in the mornings?

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Many causes: Enlargememt of the lymphnodes can be anything from infections  to  allergies to malignancy   you need a full history and phsical along with labs and a chest xray.

Question 6

what causes my swollen , hard, and painful gland on the left side of the groin?

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Swollen painfull gla: It is better to see your PCP-for evaluation  and assesment  and to  r/o  any infection.

Question 7

i have been having a combination of a wet and dry cough. i now have a swollen gland is it possible that coughing can cause this?

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Swollen gland: The swollen gland is probably a lymph node caused by the bacteria or virus that caused the cough and cold in the first place.  Most of these swollen glands  will resolve over time.  If it does not resolve in a few weeks or if you have any night sweats you should see you doctor.  I hope you feel better soon.  Good luck! Hope this helped.

Question 8

what could cause swollen parotid glands?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Viral infection, bacterial infection, tumors from which pleomorphic adenoma would be the first.

Question 9

what could cause swollen glands without sickness?

Accepted Answer

Asymptomatic LN: I assume you mean swollen lymph nodes without any symptoms. This can be from a variety of different things. Infection generally causes symptoms however granulomas or cancer may not initially cause symptoms. Any asymptomatic swelling should be evaluated by a doctor to determine whether further testing should be done.

Question 10

what can cause swollen throat glands?

Accepted Answer

?swollen neck glands: Viral or strep infection of the throat are the most common cause of bilateral swollen neck lymph glands. Swelling of glands on only one side or in the absence of a throat infection raises questions of other causes like lymphoma, leukemia, etc.

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