Question 1

what is the mummary gland?

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Mammary gland?: A mammary gland is an organ in the breast that produces milk to feed young offspring.

Question 2

pain by tyroid glands?

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Thyroiditis: You may be suffering from inflammation of throid gland known as thyroiditis.. Make  an appointment with dr. And get evaluated.Thyroiditis has several sub types.Hashimoto's thyroiditis caused by antibodies that attack the thyroid.Subacute thyroiditis.Possibly caused by a viral infection.Postpartum thyroiditis  and drug induced thyroiditis caused by some medication like lithoum , amiodarone

Question 3

tyson glands a problem?

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Okay ...: So-called Tyson glands are merely the pearly penile papules along the corona of glans penis, which are commonly seen in some men, but harmless with no need for Rx. Don't squeeze but leave them alone.

Question 4

what is the prostate gland?

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Prostate gland: The prostate is a male gland that is found at the base of the urinary bladder.  Its main role in the body is to provide a large amount of fluid into what finally becomes semen.

Question 5

is prostrate gland dangerous?

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Not generally.: It usually occupies a remote and quiet corner of the body.  It spends its life in silent service occasionally causing nocturnal urinary symptoms in older age. Less commonly it is the source of prostate cancer, but dangerous? I think not.

Question 6

what are submandibular glands?

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Salivary glands: They are the salivary glands that are located on the underside of the jaw (mandible), one of the 3 major salivary gland pairs.
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Question 7

can i put ice on swollen gland?

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Ice on gland: yes you can.

Question 8

what is a neuroendocrine tumour?

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Hormonal Tumors: There are some substances released in the body called hormones such as insulin, thyroid hormone etc and there are other substances called neurotransmitters such as Epinephrine which is released in the brain and in between the nerves. So, a tumor arising in any part of the body which releases these substances is called a neuroendocrine tumor.

Question 9

best way to check thyriod glands?

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Options: There are many way to check the thyroid from physical exam to lab work to ultrasound.  Lab testing is the best way to know if the thyroid is working, and ultrasound is the best way to know what the thyroid looks like.

Question 10

what glands produce perspiration?

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Sweat glands: sudoriferous or sudoriparous glands are a type of exocrine gland.

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