Question 1

do swollen neck glands cause clogged ears?

Accepted Answer

Overall: congestion can. May have congestion w swollen neck glands.

Question 2

swollen gland in neck for 1 week. my ear was swollen and sore from cheap earrings round same time could this be why my gland is sore? starting to worr

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Cheap errings: Yes, the swollen gland is most likely due to either increased inflammation, possible localized allergic reaction  or possibly localized infection of the piercing.
The body can react to any foreign body -earrings
Glands pop up when there is inflammation or infection close by.
You might want to remove those earrings , do warm compresses to area, might need antibiotics, topically or orally

Question 3

my gland is swollen right where my jaw and neck meet, right under my earlobe. my ears have also been swelling. what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Maybe Parotitis: The parotid glands are the saliva-producing glands.
Parotitis is an inflammation of one or both parotid glands. There are a number of causes including infection (both bacterial and viral), autoimmune (sjogren syndrome), obstructing stone or other causes of blockage, as well as sarcoidosis among many other less common causes. You need to see your physician.

Question 4

for 3 yrs i have had 1 hard swollen gland that itches on the r side where the jaw \ neck meet, swelling comes and goes \ear ringing. what is it?

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Needs to be seen: If you have had a lymph node (gland) that has been enlarged for more than three months, you should have it evaluated by your doctor.

Question 5

i have a lump at the base of my neck on the right side (swollen gland) making that side of my neck hurt along with intense ear pain. what can i do?

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Not normal: Very abnormal See ENT surgeon ASAP for diagnosis.

Question 6

swollen neck gland with ear pain also hard to swallow.

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Swollen gland: Which gland is swollen? Cheek or at the angle of the jaw and under the tongue.?  When you massage the jaw or cheek is thee a bad taste in the mouth?  If so, you could have an infected gland  you would need antibiotics  in that case.   The pain in the ear is referred pain from the swelling. It should get better when the swelling comes down in the gland. Try tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin for the pain. Good luck.

Question 7

can viral conjunctivitis cause swollen lymph glands around the neck and ear area?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Any eyelid infection, particularly viral conjunctivitis, can cause swollen lymph glands, or nodes, in the areas you described.

Question 8

what could this be?
swollen gland left side of neck (4 weeks) appeared after a cold
wooshing sound in left ear (noticeable at night)
tiredness

Accepted Answer

Swollen gland: Please start with a clinic visit to your Primary doctor. If she/he cannot help you a consult with and ear specialist would be appropriate.

Question 9

i got a load of midge bites on my head 2 days ago, they v itchy. now glands in neck and behind my ears are now swollen and painful.  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Some what common: Biting midges are small insects that have piercing and sucking mouth parts, belong to the family of flies that are called Certoponidae. There is a more severe reaction that you may show especially if you have been bitten before and if you have any disorder with your immune system. The bite may result into:  large swollen areas appear red, Low degree of fever, Swelling of  lymph nodes and hives.

Question 10

swollen tonsills and ear pain? what is this also habe swlen glands in neck on left side and pain behind left ear like as swollen lymonode back behind my ear

Accepted Answer

Tonsillitis.: You may have Tonsillitis., however it could be either bacterial or viral and treatment may be different depending on that . The swollen neck glands are your lymph glands trying to fight the infection. Please see your doctor.

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Swollen gland in ear and in neck

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Do swollen neck glands cause clogged ears?

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Swollen gland in neck for 1 week. my ear was swollen and sore from cheap earrings round same time could this be why my gland is sore? starting to worr

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My gland is swollen right where my jaw and neck meet, right under my earlobe. my ears have also been swelling. what is going on?

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For 3 yrs i have had 1 hard swollen gland that itches on the r side where the jaw \ neck meet, swelling comes and goes \ear ringing. what is it?

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I have a lump at the base of my neck on the right side (swollen gland) making that side of my neck hurt along with intense ear pain. what can i do?

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Swollen neck gland with ear pain also hard to swallow.

A member asked:

Can viral conjunctivitis cause swollen lymph glands around the neck and ear area?

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What could this be? swollen gland left side of neck (4 weeks) appeared after a cold wooshing sound in left ear (noticeable at night) tiredness

A member asked:

I got a load of midge bites on my head 2 days ago, they v itchy. now glands in neck and behind my ears are now swollen and painful. is this normal?

A member asked:

Swollen tonsills and ear pain? what is this also habe swlen glands in neck on left side and pain behind left ear like as swollen lymonode back behind my ear

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