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Id like to know this answer as well. I am a physique competitor who lifts heavy 5x week and on season cardio up to 11x week. I have developed swollen glands (tinier than a pea) on my side under my armpit and the back of my next - both on the right side.
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Is the phrase swollen glands refers to swelling of the sweat glands?
No, the phrase "swollen glands" does not refer to the swelling of the sweat glands. Swollen glands are the enlargement of the lymph nodes while the sweat glands are a part of the endocrine system.
What might it mean if you have swollen glands?
If the swollen glands can cause in the neck disease.
Could chlamydia cause swollen glands if left untreated for years?
Chlamydia does not cause swollen glands.
Can swollen glands give you a tumor?
The usual reason for swollen glands is that the lymph system has deposited toxins from the bloodstream in the glands for disposal. Swollen glands are almost always an indicator of poor health elsewhere in the system, rather than a problem in themselves.
What type of specialist do you see for swollen glands?
A patient with "swollen glands" should start a workup with a primary care provider, who can do the initial history and physical that will guide the choice of specialist. Depending on the history, physical and initial testing a referral may be made to a surgeon (for biopsy), to an infectious disease specialist (for infection) or an oncologist (if cancer).
The phrase swollen glands refers to swelling of the sweat glands?
false.
What causes swollen glands?
Strep throat
Is swollen glands a sign of pregnancy?
no it is NT
How do you shrink swollen glands?
By looking for skebtion.
What it means to have swollen glands?
To have swollen glands might mean that you are ill or you have an infection setting in. If you are running a fever or have any other symptoms, see a doctor.
What does it mean to have swollen glands?
To have swollen glands might mean that you are ill or you have an infection setting in. If you are running a fever or have any other symptoms, see a doctor.
Why is your glands swollen?
Swollen glands may signal a problem with the body. See a doctor to find out if there is an infection or other condition that needs medical treatment.
