Question 1

47yo,  smoking 7 years. red patches on roof of mouth. tender. have a cold/lost my voice.  no fever,  throat scratchy, not sore.no swollen glands,help?

Accepted Answer

Inflammatory lesion: The lesion in your upper oral cavity are an inflammatory reaction with irritation.  This indicates abnormal cellular growth, most likely.  You need to talk with your PCP about this and consider a referral to an ENT MD for eval.

Question 2

what can i do at home for swollen glands?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Which glands (lymph nodes) are you referring to?  If you have swollen lymph nodes in the neck and a recent upper respiratory infection, that may be normal.  If you have lymph nodes in other areas like the arm pit or groin or the ones in the neck that don't go away, you need to see a doctor for evaluation.

Question 3

how can i relieve pain from swollen glands?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  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.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 4

i have swollen glands all the time. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Chronic swollen lymph nodes are fiund in so many illnesses that it is impossible to itemize here. It would be sensible to have a skilled physician examine you.

Question 5

help! could swollen glands make your trapizeus swell?

Accepted Answer

No: Swollen glands would not affect trapezeus muscle.

Question 6

i would like guide to what to do about swollen glands?

Accepted Answer

Visit your DR: There are to many possible causes, unless you have any other symptoms it would be hard to diagnose.

Question 7

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 8

any good way to speed up the shrinking of 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 9

what kind of foods should i eat with mono and swollen glands?

Accepted Answer

Diet for mono: Since the initial sympmtoms include sore throat, cold liquids will be more soothing to the throat than warm soup. As the tonsils improve, so wil the sore throat and problem swallowing. Then anything you have eaten previously will become easier to swallow. Eat healthy foods and drink lots of liquids while resting during recovery.

Question 10

can you have swollen glands in the grown when having hemeroids?

Accepted Answer

See below: Hemorrhoids do not usually result in enlargement of lymph nodes in the groin. If external hemorrhoids, get infected, that may result in lymph node enlargement. It is not feasible to provide a more meaningful answer, without examining you and you should see a doctor.

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47yo, smoking 7 years. red patches on roof of mouth. tender. have a cold/lost my voice. no fever, throat scratchy, not sore.no swollen glands,help?

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What can i do at home for swollen glands?

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How can i relieve pain from swollen glands?

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I have swollen glands all the time. what can i do?

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Help! could swollen glands make your trapizeus swell?

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I would like guide to what to do about swollen glands?

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Swollen glands please help. tested positive for covid?

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Any good way to speed up the shrinking of swollen glands?

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What kind of foods should i eat with mono and swollen glands?

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Can you have swollen glands in the grown when having hemeroids?

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