Question 1

teeth tenderness not all only some, swollen glands & blood taste in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Oral problems: SYmptoms could be many things, though sounds like some dental or gum problem/infection, particularly with swollen glands.  I would see your dentist to check the teeth and gums.

Question 2

why do i often have swollen glands?

Accepted Answer

Poss.infection: May be related to allergy or infectionor scalp irritation.

Question 3

what could cause swollen glands without sickness?

Accepted Answer

Asymptomatic LN: I assume you mean swollen lymph nodes without any symptoms. This can be from a variety of different things. Infection generally causes symptoms however granulomas or cancer may not initially cause symptoms. Any asymptomatic swelling should be evaluated by a doctor to determine whether further testing should be done.

Question 4

what could i do to determine if i have swollen glands?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: The lymphatic system absorbs and carries things too big to go into the arteries and veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food.  The lymph nodes "taste" the lymph to see if anything bad is there 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.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: swollen glands?

Accepted Answer

Swollen glands: Swollen glands = inflamed lymph nodes (doesn't actually refer to true glands).

Question 6

i have swollen glands, for a few months there's. no pain. ?

Accepted Answer

Worth getting checkd: Often times swollen glands are simply your body fighting off an infecton, and can sometimes stay swollen for some time.  However, i advise getting these checked if they stay swollen for more than a few weeks.  Usually some simple blood tests are adequate, or sometimes a biopsy of the glands nearest the skin surface.

Question 7

are swollen glands normal with fms?

Accepted Answer

No: Swollen glands are not typical for fms. Swollen lymph glands can be seen with a variety of conditions including chronic fatigue syndrome, which has some overlapping symptoms with fms.  If you have swollen glands get evaluated.

Question 8

swollen glands be related to gallbladder attacks?

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder: Gall bladder pain is usually colicky (comes and goes) associated with eating meals in right upper quadrant of abdomen, nausea, abdominal bloating but no association with swollen glands or lymphadenopathy.

Question 9

swollen glands please help. tested positive for covid?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19: . Make sure to quarantine. Rest, hydration, acetaminophen, decongestant, cough med &amp; nasal saline irrigation may help mild symptoms. If NSAIDS are used consider Naprosyn. Get emergency care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, significant &amp; persistent chest pain or new-onset of confusion.

Question 10

what can you do for swollen glands? also have a cold...

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: The swollen "glands" under your jaw or upper neck, that occur during a cold, are lymph nodes full of lymphocytes reacting to fight the cold virus. They produce cytokines that cause pain and fever: Your bodies way of telling you to take it easy.  They will subside on their own after the virus is cleared. Aspirin, Tylenol, (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen may ease the pain of tender lymph nodes or sore throat.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

No taste smell swollen glands

A member asked:

Teeth tenderness not all only some, swollen glands & blood taste in mouth?

A member asked:

Why do i often have swollen glands?

A member asked:

What could cause swollen glands without sickness?

A member asked:

What could i do to determine if i have swollen glands?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: swollen glands?

A member asked:

I have swollen glands, for a few months there's. no pain. ?

A member asked:

Are swollen glands normal with fms?

A member asked:

Swollen glands be related to gallbladder attacks?

A member asked:

Swollen glands please help. tested positive for covid?

A member asked:

What can you do for swollen glands? also have a cold...

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?