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Swollen neck glands
You have a series of glands made up of lymph tissue that run along under your jaw (both sides) and under the muscle that runs from behind your ear down to your collarbone. (scm muscle) . In the presence of infection they become swollen. They feel tender and bigger than usual. If you have these you should see your doctor for a diagnosis and for treatment.
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What to do if i keep getting swollen neck glands, why?
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What is the definition or description of: swollen neck glands?
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What to do if I have a swollen neck gland?
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Is it better to use cold/heat on swollen neck glands?
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Is it possible for you to get a swollen neck gland from the flu shot?
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I've had swollen neck glands on and off for the past few months. My energy levels are a little lower than usual, but besides that I feel fine. Any ?
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Can I use cough drops with swollen neck glands?
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A 43-year old female asked:
What can a doctor tell by feeling your swollen neck glands.. what is he looking for when he feels the neck..
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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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How to treat swollen neck glands from a head injury?
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A cold sore turned into a very swollen distorted lower facial area and swollen neck glands. What could this be attributed to?
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Swollen neck glands, dim vision, difficulty thinking and spelling. Symptoms started 2 years ago and have worsened.Could this be chronic meningitis?
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A 33-year old asked:
Do swollen neck glands cause clogged ears?
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Been sick now knot in neck! swollen neck gland? Runny nose cough cold
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A 20-year old female asked:
White spots on tonsils, doesn't hurt, no bad breath, negative for strep and mono. Swollen neck glands, been treated multiple ways but never went away.
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A 36-year old female asked:
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How long does swollen neck glands to go down caused by a viral infection.I know it can take a while for the glands to settle after viral infection?
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Please tell me, could a vaginal infection cause swollen neck glands?
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Can stress induced clenching of the teeth and strained jaw muscles cause swollen neck glands?
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I had swollen neck glands last week still have fullness or pressure in bottom of throat is this normal.Sometimes I get rotten taste in my mouth.
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