Question 1

can swollen glands (maybe return of glandular fever) be causing my jaw pain? it's absolute agony and keeps cracking, pain killers aren't touching it

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Swollen lymph nodes in the neck region probably aren't causing jaw popping and pain but can have many other sources. Need a check in the neck region by your physician. And your jaw issue by a qualified Dentist

Question 2

need help! i have had a swollen glands under my right ear by my jaw.  pain in my sinuses. lumps on the roof of my mouth. imflammed nostrals.  3yrs?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: If this has lasted for 3 years (as i understand, ) you should definitely be evaluated by a physician. With these symptoms, i would have recommended evaluation after 2-3 weeks.

Please see someone asap--doesn't matter what kind of doctor to start--just do it now.

Good luck.

Question 3

i was sick had jaw pain and swollen lymph nodes seems better now but now have lump in throat like something stuck, like acid reflux makes me feel like puking and do pretty much every day. also belly gets sorta upset and bowels.

Accepted Answer

Exam-NOW!: Get examined and scoped. Until you can get in to see a GI specialist, I suggest using OTC Prilosec for gatric problems. Avoid all NSAIDS, alcohol, aspirin and citrus/caffeine.

Question 4

can tonsils and throat stay red, swollen and irritated for months, causing neck and jaw pain, with no other symptoms, including swollen lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Red and swollen tonsils are a definite sign of infection. You should see your physician as soon as possible. The tonsils are a part of the immune system that help filter out pathogens, so redness and swelling means they are trying to filter out something. Please see your doctor to find out the source of infection.

Question 5

two weeks swollen lymph nodes, stuffy nose, neck/jaw pain all on left side. 4th day taking azithromycin 500mg. not getting better. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Viral illness: Probably a viral illness, who's natural course is around two weeks. If there is a secondary bacterial infection in your sinuses, the bacteria may not be sensitive to the antibiotic, although that would be unusual. Try nasal irrigation to see if that helps, and see your regular doctor for a check up. Hope this helps!

Question 6

swollen glands under jaw painful on one side?

Accepted Answer

: Reactive lymph nodes which may be present in a upper respiratory illness or they may be due to an active bacterial infection in the oral cavity such as tooth infection, tonsillitis, etc. You do not need oral antibiotic if the reactive lymph nodes are due to a viral infection. Good luck.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

what would indicate swollen glands on both side under the jaw without other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many choices: This could be swollen lymph nodes  they can react to many factors. Need to be examined and the md will decide on other tests based on a hstory exam and lab tests.

Question 9

pain on right side of jaw and swollen glands?

Accepted Answer

Illness or teeth?: I would visit dentist to check for abcessed teeth.  If the dentist says teeth are fine, i would visit doctor to rule out virus or bacterial infection.   In the meantime, rest, drink plenty of fluids and take whatever over the counter medication works well for headaches.

Question 10

what can cause swollen glands in the face and just under the jaw?

Accepted Answer

Possible tumor: Area under jaw called submandibular area. Swollen glands most often from primry tumor of floor of mouth or lateral tongue on the involved side.  Swelling occassional from throat infection or lymphoma but one should be sure the swelling is not a primary lesion of the submaxillary gland in the same region

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Can swollen glands (maybe return of glandular fever) be causing my jaw pain? it's absolute agony and keeps cracking, pain killers aren't touching it

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Need help! i have had a swollen glands under my right ear by my jaw. pain in my sinuses. lumps on the roof of my mouth. imflammed nostrals. 3yrs?

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I was sick had jaw pain and swollen lymph nodes seems better now but now have lump in throat like something stuck, like acid reflux makes me feel like puking and do pretty much every day. also belly gets sorta upset and bowels.

A member asked:

Can tonsils and throat stay red, swollen and irritated for months, causing neck and jaw pain, with no other symptoms, including swollen lymph nodes?

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Two weeks swollen lymph nodes, stuffy nose, neck/jaw pain all on left side. 4th day taking azithromycin 500mg. not getting better. what's going on?

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Swollen glands under jaw painful on one side?

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

A member asked:

What would indicate swollen glands on both side under the jaw without other symptoms?

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Pain on right side of jaw and swollen glands?

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What can cause swollen glands in the face and just under the jaw?

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