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Why do glands swell?
Which glands?: Glands can swell because of infection or inflammation (some people refer to lymph nodes and tonsils as "glands") or because of local obstruction of their drainage (as in the salivary glands). So the best answer would depend on to which gland you are referring. ...Read more
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What is a chick glands?
Chick glands: I googled this and find nothing under "chick glands" as a disease. But perhaps you are trying to get help with home work? Recommend Atlas of Chick Development page 123 on Google Books as a start. ...Read more
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What is the mummary gland?
Mammary gland?: A mammary gland is an organ in the breast that produces milk to feed young offspring. ...Read more
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Why do glands swell when sick?
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. ...Read more
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Where is the bartholomew gland located?
Do you mean: Bartholin's glands? They are on either side of the opening of the vagina. ...Read more
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What happens if your glands are swolen?
Where? Which?: Depends on where the glands are. Typically lymph glands will swell in the area of an infection - for example the glands in the neck may swell when fighting an infection in the throat. This is a normal reaction to infection - your body is doing what it needs to do. However, if your glands stay swollen or tender, see a doctor to see if they could use some help fighting the infection. ...Read more
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Can you advise for painful glands please?
Painful glands: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. ...Read more
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What causes just the right gland to swell?
Gland on what: Part of the body. Please clarify and re-ask. ...Read more
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Could I control the gland to grow in size?
Which gland?: Please be more specific. There are lots of glands in the body. Who told you it was enlarged? ...Read more
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What is the medical definition of a gland?
Gland?: Gland = organ or cell group.
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Hard glands if it gets small is that good?
Perhaps: Palpable glands like lymph nodes get smaller after infection. If multiple hard glands changing sizes, go have them check for lymphoma. ...Read more
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What is gland t.B and what are its symptoms?
Galand TB:
Tuberculosis (TB) is most commonly found in the lungs, but it can manifest in any gland or tissue in the body.
There are so many glands that can be affected, it is not possible to comment further without more information.
Hope that helps at least a bit.
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Why have my glands come up all over my body?
Can be infection: It is hard to tell without more information. If you are referring to lymph nodes, it can be due to recent infection or inflammation. ...Read more
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Please explain what gland regulates male functions?
Depends: Ultimately, brain is the organ that makes you a male. But, hypothalamus secretes hormones that cause pituitary gland to secrete hormones that cause testicles to secrete testosterone which helps to define your sexual characteristics. Dysfunction at any of these organs can cause disorders of male function. The dysfunction really depends upon the age at which the dysfunction occurs. ...Read more
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Is there any medication to treat damaged sex glands?
Don't know your: Gender. If you are female - please seek eval by your gynecologist. If you are male -please see your urologist. After injury is assessed, a treatment plan can be recommended. ...Read more
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Please tell me, could a child live without a pituituary gland?
Yes.: A child would need a number of medicines to restore the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland. This is possible and would require taking the medicines for the rest of the person's life. ...Read more
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Swolen gland right side of long term when will it go there s no pain stall just want if to go?
Long term: I don't understand your question. Can you be more specific? What do you mean "long term? ". ...Read more
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Do you have glands at the back of your undersrms? I have a gland or something that hurts like the dickens to where its hard to reach for stuff.
Underarm Gland: Although feeling a lymph node can mean a wide variety of things, it should not be painful unless something else is going on. You should see your doctor to make sure there isn't an infection in the general area. The important thing also is to be able to differentiate a swollen lymph node from an abscess, for example. ...Read more
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My right salvatory gland is like a smale hole its noticable it feels like there is constantly something in it what should I do? What could it be?
Salivary Duct: A salivary duct could be blocked due to an infection, a calcification or tumor. If it is not red and warm (indicating infection) you could apply a warm, moist compress over the area several times a day to see if it resolves. If it is red and warm, or if compress does not resolve you should see a doctor for further evaluation and treatment. ...Read more
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I know men and women have mammery glands how ever mine are always there and are noticable now as a guy would they be noticable or would they hide?
Only a: Small portion of the breast is glandular tissue -- much more in women than in men due to different amounts of different hormones between the sexes. ...Read more
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What could change my thyr so drastically since I have been on 150 mcg for a long time now it's too much - rapid her beat-now med dosage low-no gland.
Brand vs generic: Did you switch (or did the pharmacist) switch the brand or generic of thyroid medication? That can often cause this type of problem. ...Read more
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Is prostrate gland dangerous?
Not generally.: It usually occupies a remote and quiet corner of the body. It spends its life in silent service occasionally causing nocturnal urinary symptoms in older age. Less commonly it is the source of prostate cancer, but dangerous? I think not. ...Read more
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What gland regulates the glucose level?
Concert: Many organs participate among which include: pancreas, pituitary, adrenals, intestine, liver. ...Read more
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What is the role of the Bartholin's gland?
Let me explain: They secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina and are homologous to bulbourethral glands in males. However, while bartholin's glands are located in the superficial perineal pouch in females, bulbourethral glands are located in the deep perineal pouch in males. ...Read more
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Where are the pituitary glands in the body?
Pituitary: It's sit in the center your brain, right behind the nose. You can google pituitary and see actual images to the gland. ...Read more
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Why are there glands at the back of the neck?
Glands: There are lymph nodes on the back of the neck which may become inflamed with infections both viral and bacterial. They may also become enlarged with cancer. The lymph nodes filter off substances drained by the lymph channels. ...Read more
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What causes enlargement of the prostate gland?
Here are some...: The precise reason for prostate enlargement is still unclear although some subtle sex hormonal imbalance along aging process has been speculated and blamed for its occurrence. Of note, problems to void notably with slow urine flow is not linearly proportional with the degree of prostate enlargement alone. More? Ask doc timely. Best wishes... ...Read more
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Is it normal for males to have Areolar Glands?
Areola glands?: Yes but not normal for them to be enlarged. Gynecomastia in males needs to be evaluated by your physician ...Read more
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What are the symptoms of having a swollen gland?
It depends: There may be no symptoms at all or there may be local tenderness. It really depends on the cause of the swelling. ...Read more
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What is the effects of having a Bartholin's gland removed?
Well tolerated: Surgical incision and drainage is a common and well tolerated office procedure. ...Read more