Question 1

what is the definition or description of: enlarged glands?

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Big: Glands that are bigger than usual.

Question 2

enlarged glands in my throat. what could be wrong?

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LAP: Could be as simple as as reactive lap or some thing more serious as lymphoma.

Question 3

enlarged glands with mono common first week in college?

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Yes: But there are many other potential causes for "swollen glands", and if there is a significant question about these the student should drop into the student health department and be examined.

Question 4

can frequent blood draws and/or iv's cause enlarged glands in the armpit?

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No: enlarged glands in armpit is not from blood draws. Likely due to some type of infection. See a physician. Good health.

Question 5

i have high wbc counts and enlarged glands in the neck. on antibotics but did not work. whats next?

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Many diseases.: Sarcoid, sle, sjogren's, inflammatory bowel disease, still's, and many others.  While it appears you have a non-infectious cause, see a rheumatologist.  You ultimately may need a node removed and looked at by a pathologist.  Simple prcedure.

Question 6

i have lumps in both breasts,did an ultrasound and dr told me that i have enlarged glands and lump on right is limph node and on left sent me to do a puncture bc she thinks is sm bening.but she told me that it likely nothing mayor bc it is in both?

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: Yes, the lymph node should be biopsied to confirm its benignity, i.e. just a reactive lymph node.

Question 7

enlarged swollen glands under jaw, do i need to remove it?

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No: It is common for these glands to well up from any kind of sore throat. They would likely go away on their own. But if they are painless and start growing in size beyond 2-3 weeks then you need to get a medical examination to be sure that nothing more serious is affecting the lymph nodes.

Question 8

sore enlarged glands under jaw for 5 months no other symptoms. when get really upset sinuses become sore and no blocked. what is it?

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Infection?: Lymph nodes (glands) usually enlarge when they work hard to fight off infections. Five months is a long time to go w/o checking w/ a doctor for the cause. There are other things under jaws - salivary glands, thyroid, etc. Have an exam - perhaps see an ENT specialist. Something is not right and it's not self-correcting so far. Best wishes!

Question 9

my daughter is 13 years old, and she has painful swollen glands, trouble breathing through her left nostril, very enlarged glands when she lies down. ?

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Common: Swollen glands will usually represent an infection. About 3/4 of these are viral (including mono), but the 1/4 that may be strep could lead to complications. (Rheumatic fever) A simple office test can verify strep &amp; allow for treatment soon enough to prevent complications. I would take her in to be seen.

Question 10

i had a sinus infection that has left two swollen glands on the back of my neck which are painful, and now i have an enlarged thymis. causes?

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Length of time?: You have not said how long you have had these symptoms. If it is a short time, you likely have an infection with reactive lynphadenopathy which should resolve.Longer time requires you to see a doctor.

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Enlarged glands with mono common first week in college?

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Can frequent blood draws and/or iv's cause enlarged glands in the armpit?

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I have high wbc counts and enlarged glands in the neck. on antibotics but did not work. whats next?

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I have lumps in both breasts,did an ultrasound and dr told me that i have enlarged glands and lump on right is limph node and on left sent me to do a puncture bc she thinks is sm bening.but she told me that it likely nothing mayor bc it is in both?

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Enlarged swollen glands under jaw, do i need to remove it?

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Sore enlarged glands under jaw for 5 months no other symptoms. when get really upset sinuses become sore and no blocked. what is it?

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My daughter is 13 years old, and she has painful swollen glands, trouble breathing through her left nostril, very enlarged glands when she lies down. ?

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I had a sinus infection that has left two swollen glands on the back of my neck which are painful, and now i have an enlarged thymis. causes?

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