Question 1

can sinus problems cause a sore palate and jaw/neck glands without any other cold like symptoms like runny nose etc.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sinus issues can cause a myriad of symptoms which so it's important that you go to your doctors to get a definitive diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

what are the symptoms when lymphoma affects thymus gland? can chest pain be the only symptom of lymphoma?

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May or may not be sx: Lymphoma will produce a sizable mass which will grow and become obvious before any other symptoms might appear. If the Chest CT Scan is normal, then I doubt there is any lymphoma in the Thymus/chest. Chest pain is a nonspecific symptom which can be caused by many many different reason,some obvious,others not so obvious.

Question 3

will an enlarged thymus gland attached to chest wall and causing breathing problems and weakness need to be removed?

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Yes: As much as possible, thymus tumor should be removed. For any residual thymus that cannot be removed, radiotherapy or chemotherapy has to be considered.

Question 4

swollen gland (i think) in neck, i'm not sick, other symptoms as well. how to reduce swelling?

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 by enlarging in response. Prolonged enlargement should be biopsied. They shrink if no problem.

Question 5

what would cause submandibular glands to swell on both sides of my neck? they are palpable. no pain. no other symptoms at all. very worried!!

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Lymph nodes?: You may be noting lymph nodes that are enlarged.  The lymph system helps to drain the body of infections. The infection could be as simple as a common head cold.  It is likely not your submandibular salivary glands that you are feeling.  If the swelling is still noticeable in a week, see a doctor.

Question 6

every gland in my neck is swollen. when will i get symptoms?

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Get an eval: If you have a few relatively small tender lymph nodes you might have mild subclinical allergies or have a cold coming on. However if every lymph node is swollen, or you have a very lg or hard, immobile node(s) it's best to get that checked out. You might also want to check for swollen lymph nodes elsewhere in the body. I'd suggest you get yourself checked out.

Question 7

i have painful glands in my neck but no other symptoms of illness. it hurts slightly to turn my head and hurts when i press down on the glands.

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Likely inflammatory: Hi Sarah, 
Painful lymph nodes or glands in the neck are usually indicative of infection or reaction to an infection in another part of the head and neck. These lymph nodes are responsible for producing white blood cells to help you fight infection. If you are not suffering from other symptoms, I'd give them some time to resolve. If not, see your doctor for a more complete exam

Question 8

is it unusual for a left-sided submanibular gland to be quite visibly enlarged for over a month (with no other symptoms) and for an ultrasound to detect no abnormality in the neck at all?  i'm baffled.  any suggestions or advice, please?

Accepted Answer

Otolaryngologist: The submandibular gland enlargement may be caused by a silent blockage in the duct by a stone. An Otolaryngologist is best qualified to evaluate,advise and treat you. I assume that this is not a pathologic lymph gland that should be biopsied.

Question 9

gland on right side of neck swollen. what is the problem?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: A swollen gland or lymph node should be evaluated by your doctor. You need to check if there are other lymph nodes that are swollen. It may just be an infection, but you want to make certain that it is not a manifestation of something more serious like lymphoma. These are cancers that localize in the lymph nodes. Many types are very treatable when caught early.

Question 10

i have a pain along the left vein in my neck for 4 days now with out increase in pain. it feels similar to swollen gland and i have no other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: Pain in that area could be from a muscle strain, inflamed thyroid or lymph gland, or inflammation of the carotid artery. I don't think it's related to a neck vein. If the discomfort persists, get examined by your physician.

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Can sinus problems cause a sore palate and jaw/neck glands without any other cold like symptoms like runny nose etc.?

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What are the symptoms when lymphoma affects thymus gland? can chest pain be the only symptom of lymphoma?

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Will an enlarged thymus gland attached to chest wall and causing breathing problems and weakness need to be removed?

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Swollen gland (i think) in neck, i'm not sick, other symptoms as well. how to reduce swelling?

A member asked:

What would cause submandibular glands to swell on both sides of my neck? they are palpable. no pain. no other symptoms at all. very worried!!

A member asked:

Every gland in my neck is swollen. when will i get symptoms?

A member asked:

I have painful glands in my neck but no other symptoms of illness. it hurts slightly to turn my head and hurts when i press down on the glands.

A member asked:

Is it unusual for a left-sided submanibular gland to be quite visibly enlarged for over a month (with no other symptoms) and for an ultrasound to detect no abnormality in the neck at all? i'm baffled. any suggestions or advice, please?

A member asked:

Gland on right side of neck swollen. what is the problem?

A member asked:

I have a pain along the left vein in my neck for 4 days now with out increase in pain. it feels similar to swollen gland and i have no other symptoms.

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