Question 1

i felt tired last week, then developed neck stiffness with headache snd very tired sensetive eyes.woke up thiis morning to find my glands swollen.

Accepted Answer

Infection: You have the symptoms of and appear to have contracted some infection, ...Could be viral like the common cold or flu, or could be bacterial sinus infection/uri etc that may need an antibiotic.  See a dr. For an exam and get treated appropriately depending on the official diagnosis, best wishes to you.

Question 2

i have excrutiating pain in my jaw in front of my ear and have swollen glands behind my ear and neck. the pain seems worse after eating. could this be a parotid salivary gland blockage or cyst? i don't have a fever or any other symptoms and haven't had a

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See a doctor: This is not a problem which can be approached on the internet.  You will have to be seen and examined, and perhaps tested for allergies..

Question 3

how can someone with sjrogren's syndrome decrease swollen parotid glands?

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Water: Drinking water and sucking on hard candies sometimes helps, but frequently the enlargement with sjogren's is permanent.

Question 4

please tell me can digestive disorders cause swollen parotid glands?

Accepted Answer

Parotid glands: There are several conditions that can cause swollen parotid glands.. We cannot make a diagnosis without evaluating your condition.  See an oral surgeon for the parotid gland.  If you are concerned about digestive problems see your primary care or a GI doctor.

Question 5

how do i get rid of swollen parotid glands after dehydration?

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Water: Drink a lot of water and suck on hard candies. This will thin the saliva and increase salivation which should allow the glands to return to normal size.

Question 6

where do i get digestive disorder and swollen parotid glands taken care of?

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Gastroentrerologist: Start with a gastroenterologist. They may also make another referral because the digestive disorder may not be related to the parotid glands.

Question 7

how to get rid of swollen parotid glands?

Accepted Answer

Treat the cause: The parotid gland is one of the major salivary glands and swelling of the glands can be from a number of causes.  You need to have a thorough evaluation to determine what is causing the swelling before you can treat it.

Question 8

what causes enlarged/swollen saliva/parotid glands?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: See an oral surgeon or ENT physician for a diagnosis.  Among other things it could be a blocked salivary gland or a tumor.

Question 9

i am taking sucralfate 1gm 4-times daily for possible ulcer .. after 5 days of taking i have developed swollen parotid glands .. you can visually see the swelling ... swollen for 3 days now ... could the medicine be the problem ? ... i am 72 .?

Accepted Answer

: It looks as if you may be right, that Sucralfate could cause facial swelling and could cause dry mouth. Sucking on lemon and frequent rinsing of mouth may help or you may want to have your doctor reevaluate your medication for a change.

Question 10

its been 50 wks snce hiv exposure with +female had negative combo just shy of 6 months but my parotid glands are still swollen should i retest for hiv? that was the last exposure i had and had 25 week combo negative is there a strain it cant detect?

Accepted Answer

: Modern HIV testing is 99% accurate. You're HIV negative at this time. If you truly have bilaterally enlarged parotid glands, I recommend consulting a specialist in infectious diseases to conduct a workup to determine the cause. Appropriate testing will be ordered.

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Stiff neck and parotid glands swollen and headache

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I felt tired last week, then developed neck stiffness with headache snd very tired sensetive eyes.woke up thiis morning to find my glands swollen.

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I have excrutiating pain in my jaw in front of my ear and have swollen glands behind my ear and neck. the pain seems worse after eating. could this be a parotid salivary gland blockage or cyst? i don't have a fever or any other symptoms and haven't had a

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How can someone with sjrogren's syndrome decrease swollen parotid glands?

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Please tell me can digestive disorders cause swollen parotid glands?

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How do i get rid of swollen parotid glands after dehydration?

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Where do i get digestive disorder and swollen parotid glands taken care of?

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How to get rid of swollen parotid glands?

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What causes enlarged/swollen saliva/parotid glands?

A member asked:

I am taking sucralfate 1gm 4-times daily for possible ulcer .. after 5 days of taking i have developed swollen parotid glands .. you can visually see the swelling ... swollen for 3 days now ... could the medicine be the problem ? ... i am 72 .?

A member asked:

Its been 50 wks snce hiv exposure with +female had negative combo just shy of 6 months but my parotid glands are still swollen should i retest for hiv? that was the last exposure i had and had 25 week combo negative is there a strain it cant detect?

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