Question 1

why do glands swell?

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Healthy or not: Lymph glands ("nodes") draining infected areas enlarge because they are the battleground between the immune system and invaders and special immune cells are growing. If brief, it's nothing to worry about. Enlargement of an endocrine (like thyroid or adrenal) or exocrine (like salivary) is often a sign of illness.

Question 2

why do glands swell when sick?

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Glands or immune!: Glands usually refers to lymph nodes a collection of immune cells that scange bacterial and viral debris and help you form immunity against the infection.  Lymph node enlargement can also occur in autimmine disease, and rarely (the ones you can see), cancer.  If you have a chronic lymph nose enlargement, see your doctor.

Question 3

what makes glands swell all the time?

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

is it possible for your glands to swell if allergic to toothpaste?

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No: A true allergic reaction would start by causing you to get a red itchy rash.  If it got worse it could go as far as making it hard to breathe.  Swollen glands come from an infectious process.

Question 5

can you swell the submandibular glands by constantly feeling for them?

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It's possible: If you are constantly rubbing or manipulating your glands or lymph nodes, you can definitely irritate them. This irritation leads to inflammation, and swelling which will lead to painful glands or nodes. If you notice yourself constantly feeling your neck, try to think of an activity to keep your hands busy, or go for a walk. No need to be concerned. Hang in there!!

Question 6

what are the causes of your neck gland to swell?

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Swollen neck glands: There are several reasons for swollen neck glands. The most common is an infection. Ear, nose, thoat, sinus, dental. The best, if conditions persist for more than 3-5 weeks, would be to seek expert opinion with your md or dds.

Question 7

what could it be if submandibular gland area occasionally swells then reduces to slightly enlarged within hours?

Accepted Answer

Chronic inflammation: Usually a sign of chronic inflammation. It can also be due to stones in the gland or duct, autoimmune syndromes, small tumor blocking the duct etc. It should be checked out by an ENT for safety.

Question 8

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!!

Accepted Answer

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 9

can prostatitis make your pelvic gland swell?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I assume pelvic gland means prostate gland.

Question 10

can stress and anxiety make your glands swell?

Accepted Answer

Swollen lymph glands: Swollen lymph glands are equivalent to lymphadenopathy.  This is normally a body's response to infection.  Even a common cold or tooth infection can cause these glands to enlarge.  Persistent enlarged glands need more formal investigation.  More rarely than infection- cancers can cause persistent lymphadenopathy

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