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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.
What are the MMR side effects?
Measles causes a rash all over the body. They can cause pneumonia and even seizure's. Rubella is a strain of measles that causes a rash on the body, swollen glands, tiredness. It is also called German Measles's. Mumps causes swollen salivary glands, it causes tiredness, loss of appetite. These are all viruses that can be prevented by the MMR vaccine.
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 else besides cancer causes canine swollen throat glands?
A infection. Swollen glands means you need to take your dog to the vet. It can aslo be lymphadenitis. Here is a website that explains the condition. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2101&aid=319
The phrase swollen glands refers to swelling of the sweat glands?
false.
What causes swollen gland above collar bone?
Swollen glands above the collar bone can occur for many reasons. One of the main reasons is illness, such as a virus, or a bacterial infection of the throat.
What is worse flu or swollen glands?
That is hard to answer because you are comparing a disease, influenza (or "flu"), to a symptom, swollen glands. There are many diseases and disorders that can cause swollen glands. Swollen glands are mostly an indication that your immune system is reacting to an infection or inflammation of some kind. Furthermore, the outcome of the flu vs. that of swollen glands can vary quite a bit. Most of the time, flu is just a slightly more uncomfortable inconvenience than is a common cold (both flu and colds can cause swollen glands). On the other hand, approximately 36,000 people in the US die from the flu every year (elderly people are more vulnerable). So, flu can be worse than swollen glands in this scenario. Mumps is one of the diseases that can cause swollen glands, and although it is usually not that serious in children, it is often very dangerous for adults. Mononucleosis causes swollen glands, which is an even more serious disease if untreated. And toward the worst end of the scale, leukemia ("blood cancer") can cause swollen glands as a symptom. And approximately 22,000 deaths in the United States are attributed to only one of several types of leukemia in a year. It almost comes down to a toss of the coin of which is worse and depends on how "worse" is measured.
What causes swollen glands and burning tongue?
The glands are body structures that usuallly have two functions: to protect the body from infections, and excretion of sustances like hormons x ex. So, these glands must not to be swollen and no burning sensation in any part of our body. If these signs appear somethign wrong occurs, usually infections close to these glands. The type of infection depends of the glands localization. Oscar Ortega, MD
What causes swollen glands burning tongue and sore throat?
My guess is that it is a virus of some sort I am experencing similar does anyone know a remedy?
What causes inflammation constricted airways hoarseness and swollen glands in the throat?
can inflammation of the throat give cancer after a while, and what can i do to decrease inflammation of the throat
