Question 1

occasionally my glands in my neck will swell from time to time so big i can push them up over the side of my chin is it normal like once a month

Accepted Answer

Swollen glands: This may be due to inflammation or stones in your salivary glands (sialoadenitis due to sialoliths). However there may be other causes for the obstruction or masses including enlarged lymph nodes as an indication of another process/disease. Please get an examination from an ent.

Question 2

the gland on the right side of my neck is very tender to the touch and hurts when i move my head certain ways.  what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Swollen Glands: Glands in the neck are often from infections in the mouth throat or skin of the face head and neck. If no obvious source is present have it checked by your doctor.

Question 3

i have painful glands in my neck but no other symptoms of illness. it hurts slightly to turn my head and hurts when i press down on the glands.

Accepted Answer

Likely inflammatory: Hi Sarah, 
Painful lymph nodes or glands in the neck are usually indicative of infection or reaction to an infection in another part of the head and neck. These lymph nodes are responsible for producing white blood cells to help you fight infection. If you are not suffering from other symptoms, I'd give them some time to resolve. If not, see your doctor for a more complete exam

Question 4

my lymph glands at the back of my head and neck are very swollen and extremely painful. i can hardly turn my neck?

Accepted Answer

See a doc.: There is know way for us to know what may be causing this from your question.  Much more info is needed.  It certainly sounds like you need to be seen promptly!  The cause may be serious, or it can be minor.  Get checked out today to find out which!

Question 5

are you able to feel your salivary glands by pressing on the edge on both sides of the soft chin between neck? are those the glands?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can: Submandibular gland in Submandibular triangle.

Question 6

i have a boil on the back of my head, the swelling has gone down
but then i found two sollen glands at the back of my neck under the boil.

Accepted Answer

See below: If you have a boil it is very common for the lymph nodes in the local area to get inflammed. They will go away as the boil subsides.

Question 7

i have glands (lymph nodes) in back of head, near neck; what caused this?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria, viruses, cancers, etc.  When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 8

i have a swallon left side gland on my neck now one on left back side of scull painful when moving head around coughing too?

Accepted Answer

Swollen lymph nodes: Swollen lumps in the neck in the areas you're describing are typically lymph nodes that have enlarged due to either an infection, inflammation or tumor. Hurting to move your neck or coughing is because of the location near nerves. This problem needs attention. Seek medical assistance soon with a doctor. Antibiotics and other tests may be required.

Question 9

does an head and neck ultra sound see submandibular gland ?

Accepted Answer

A head/neck US: would generally be directed at a specific anatomic site rather than the entire head and neck, so if the request was to evaluate the submandibular region, then yes.  If it was directed toward another area, then probably not.

Question 10

i have glands in back of head, ear, and neck, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Get a doctor to exam: You need to be examined by a doctor to determine the cause of the swollen lymph nodes. This can be done by an ENT doctor or a general physician. If they suspect cancer a biopsy of the lymph node is done to make a proper diagnosis. But swollen lymph glands can also be due to infection in which case an ENT doctor can treat you with antibiotics.

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Occasionally my glands in my neck will swell from time to time so big i can push them up over the side of my chin is it normal like once a month

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The gland on the right side of my neck is very tender to the touch and hurts when i move my head certain ways. what could this be?

A member asked:

I have painful glands in my neck but no other symptoms of illness. it hurts slightly to turn my head and hurts when i press down on the glands.

A member asked:

My lymph glands at the back of my head and neck are very swollen and extremely painful. i can hardly turn my neck?

A member asked:

Are you able to feel your salivary glands by pressing on the edge on both sides of the soft chin between neck? are those the glands?

A member asked:

I have a boil on the back of my head, the swelling has gone down but then i found two sollen glands at the back of my neck under the boil.

A member asked:

I have glands (lymph nodes) in back of head, near neck; what caused this?

A member asked:

I have a swallon left side gland on my neck now one on left back side of scull painful when moving head around coughing too?

A member asked:

Does an head and neck ultra sound see submandibular gland ?

A member asked:

I have glands in back of head, ear, and neck, what could this be?

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