Question 1

my son had soreness on one side of his tongue, which followed a swollen roof of mouth.  now has off and on sore throat and swollen gland on one side .

Accepted Answer

Innfection: Your son may be experiencing some kind of infection, could be a number of things, a wisdom tooth, an infected nerve, an abscess, a tumor, a medical condition.... You need too take him to the dentist for proper evaluation, x-rays and appropriate treatment. Take care.

Question 2

what can cause swollen throat glands?

Accepted Answer

?swollen neck glands: Viral or strep infection of the throat are the most common cause of bilateral swollen neck lymph glands. Swelling of glands on only one side or in the absence of a throat infection raises questions of other causes like lymphoma, leukemia, etc.

Question 3

can someone tell me how to get rid of swollen throat glands?

Accepted Answer

Further evaluation: This requires further evaluation.  Are we talking about tonsils in the throat,  prominent salivary glands under the jaw or perhaps lymph node swelling in the neck?  Please see your doctor.

Question 4

i have a very sore and swollen throat, my glands are pretty swollen and my symptoms started very suddenly. i also have a cough because my throat hurts?

Accepted Answer

See details: Then see a doctor. Diagnoses include viral illnesses, Strep or mononucleosis. Testing will tell you which one.

Question 5

can salivary gland swollen and swollen throat be caused by lysol inhalation and misdiagnosed as globus?  if so what can i do it's been 2 weeks

Accepted Answer

#1-stop smoking: Lysol can probably irritate the throat but after two weeks it should be better. There are other causes of swelling too. Can your Dr. see the swelling?  If there is no swelling to see or feel, than globus might be the most likely explaination .

Question 6

i have a sore red throat with swollen throat glands, cant eat , 2 days after severely vomiting bile and blood from drinking alcohol? what's happening?

Accepted Answer

Mallory Weiss Tear: Mallory-Weiss syndrome is a gastro-esophageal laceration,occuring in 3-15%  person with UGI Bleed. ,Occurs after  a prolonged  or forceful bout of retching.
Sudden increased pressure within the non distensiible lower esophagus causes tearing.
It is most common between ages of 30 and 50 years, 
Excessive ETOH ingestion, Gastroenteritis, Hyper emesis gravidarum,   and Bulimia are risk factors

Question 7

i am experiencing  spots on throat (quality: white or yellowish spots) , swollen throat and swollen tonsils (quality: white or yellowish spots on tonsils, red) . the following also describe me: sore throat and swollen glands. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep). A couple days of throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) can lessen pain.

Question 8

i have a swollen gland in my throat on one side and it's painful it feel like someone is stabbing my throat an there's a pain in my neck as what is it?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: Throat discomfort can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin can help decrease pain.

Question 9

my left thyroid gland is swollen. i'm going for tests soo. just curious can a swollen thyroid cause sensation of food stuck in throat on one side(the side the nodule is on)?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, a swollen thyroid can cause the symptoms of dysphagia (trouble with swallowing). Good luck.

Question 10

why are my glands in my neck so swollen only on one side? it's painful to the touch. i have post nassel drip and a little sore throat but that's it?

Accepted Answer

See below: If the nodes are swollen and painful, get seen to rule, out any serious illnesses like lymphadenitis.

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My son had soreness on one side of his tongue, which followed a swollen roof of mouth. now has off and on sore throat and swollen gland on one side .

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What can cause swollen throat glands?

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Can someone tell me how to get rid of swollen throat glands?

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I have a very sore and swollen throat, my glands are pretty swollen and my symptoms started very suddenly. i also have a cough because my throat hurts?

A member asked:

Can salivary gland swollen and swollen throat be caused by lysol inhalation and misdiagnosed as globus? if so what can i do it's been 2 weeks

A member asked:

I have a sore red throat with swollen throat glands, cant eat , 2 days after severely vomiting bile and blood from drinking alcohol? what's happening?

A member asked:

I am experiencing spots on throat (quality: white or yellowish spots) , swollen throat and swollen tonsils (quality: white or yellowish spots on tonsils, red) . the following also describe me: sore throat and swollen glands. what should i do?

A member asked:

I have a swollen gland in my throat on one side and it's painful it feel like someone is stabbing my throat an there's a pain in my neck as what is it?

A member asked:

My left thyroid gland is swollen. i'm going for tests soo. just curious can a swollen thyroid cause sensation of food stuck in throat on one side(the side the nodule is on)?

A member asked:

Why are my glands in my neck so swollen only on one side? it's painful to the touch. i have post nassel drip and a little sore throat but that's it?

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