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Gland in neck under jaw

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Adenopathy: Most likely submandibular adenopathy, or enlarged lymph node. Causes vary from reactive in response to a local infection/inflammation to blood disorders.

Answered 8/14/2014

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Questions: Is it tender? Is it red? is it warm to touch, do you have a fever? It can represent a lot of different conditions- Have you had weight loss- These are all questions your Dr will want to know- so please visit your doctor and good health to you.

Answered 8/14/2014

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Dr. answered

Glands: There are number of causes why glands can swell up though commonest reason is infection and they usually settle down over a period of 2-3 weeks .If you don't know why you have glands and they are persisting please consult with your doctor.

Answered 3/9/2018

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