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

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

could it be a bad thing if one of your lymph nodes (swollen glands by your jaw) breaks off?

Accepted Answer

Continuous chains: Lymphatic system absorbs and carries things too big to go into the arteries and veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph to see if anything bad is there like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They are all connected so they cannot just break off, it may have shrunk or pushed deep.

Question 8

what do i do about severe jaw pain, swollen gland on same side?

Accepted Answer

Call dentist: Pain ; swelling = problem
that your gland is swollen too indicates the infection is draining and spreading. The sooner you call the sooner you will feel better.

Question 9

i have a swollen gland under my chin and on the left side of my jaw. i also have a cold sore on the left side of my bottom lip that is in some pain too. i've dealt with cold sores for around like ten year, but never had swollen glands. just a little conce

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Your  gland could be swollen for a number of reasons. Activation of the virus that causes the ulcers on your lip or any other weakening of your immune system that led to the cold sores showing up. If you glands stay swollen for more than 2 weeks, go see your doctor for an exam

Question 10

bite on top of head from horsefly. two swollen glands popped at the base of the skull. now another swollen on left side of neck. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Indicates infection: or inflammation. Seek medical attention for antibiotic therapy.

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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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Swollen glands under jaw painful on one side?

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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?

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?

A member asked:

Could it be a bad thing if one of your lymph nodes (swollen glands by your jaw) breaks off?

A member asked:

What do i do about severe jaw pain, swollen gland on same side?

A member asked:

I have a swollen gland under my chin and on the left side of my jaw. i also have a cold sore on the left side of my bottom lip that is in some pain too. i've dealt with cold sores for around like ten year, but never had swollen glands. just a little conce

A member asked:

Bite on top of head from horsefly. two swollen glands popped at the base of the skull. now another swollen on left side of neck. is this normal?

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