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A 43-year-old female asked:

had swollen neck glands.what causes discomfort in base of neck.is it still bit of swelling from glands or thyroid.sometimes there is a horrible taste?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45 years experience

See MD: Swollen neck glands (?lymph nodes?) are possibly a sign of ominous disease. See your MD ASAP.

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