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How does one prevent swollen glands?
It is not really possible to prevent swollen glands unless one maintains a good diet and exercise and remains healthy. Swollen glands are a a sign that one's body is fighting an infection of some sort and therefore will often occur if an infection exists.
If your salivary glands are swollen and you have a temperature or fever what illness may you have?
Swollen salivary glands along with a temperature or fever may be indicative of a viral infection known as mumps. Mumps is a contagious illness that primarily affects the salivary glands, causing them to swell and become painful. Other symptoms may include headache, muscle aches, and fatigue.
A lady has tender swollen glands along left side of front of neck and bandage on left cheek that is not fully hiding a large infected cut Exactly what are her swollen glands how they became swollen?
they have become infected due to how bad the cut was. Please take this lady to the hospital and get some antibiotics for the infection, it will take 1 to 5 weeks depending on the seriousness of this wound.
When do the glands begin to swell?
Swelling of the salivary glands in the face (parotitis) generally occurs within 12-24 hours of the above symptoms. Accompanying the swollen glands is pain on chewing or swallowing, especially with acidic beverages, such as lemonade.
What are the large pairs of salivary gland?
There are three big pairs of salivary glands in addition to many smaller ones. The parotid glands, submandibular glands and sublingual glands are the large, paired salivary glands.
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.
The phrase swollen glands refers to swelling of the sweat glands?
false.
How do you shrink swollen glands?
By looking for skebtion.
What causes swollen glands?
Strep throat
Is swollen glands a sign of pregnancy?
no it is NT
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.
True or false if you have swollen glands you actually have swollen lymph nodes?
It depends on where your body is swollen. Lymph nodes are everywhere.
