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Is there a gland where the top of your ear meets your head that could swell on both sides at the same time?
The Parotid glands are about where you describe. They are salavary glands and they can swell. If both swell it is usually from infection. One can also get stones in the ducts that drain the salavary glands. A stone would block the fliud and cause it to back up and the gland to swell. At CT scan would determine if there is a stone.
Hopefully it's not mumps.
What else can I help you with?
Can the thyroid gland swell?
A deficiency that causes the thyroid gland to swell is iodine deficiency. This is also believed to be the main cause of goiter.
Why did a bump form on your nipple?
You could have an infected Montgomery gland. The Montgomery glands are the bumps on the areola around the nipples. An infected gland can swell and become painfully inflamed. The pain can be relieved by releasing the pus and keeping the area clean.
Can eating Altoids cause a swollen gland?
No, eating Altoids can not cause a swollen gland. Glands only swell when there is an infection present in the body. A doctor will be able to tell you the cause.
If iodide salts are lacking in the diet the thyroid gland?
The thyroid gland needs iodine for optimal function, lack of iodine causes the thyroid to swell (called goiter) and over produce hormones.
Can a bad tooth cause a gland infection?
yes get it fixed right away cause around the area were that tooth is will swell on the surface of your face!!!!!!!!!!
Why is iodine essential?
Very tiny amounts of iodine are needed by the thyroid gland to make its hormones. Without this iodine the thyroid gland will swell creating a goiter and various other symptoms of thyroid hormone shortage will appear..
Why the iodine is essential?
Very tiny amounts of iodine are needed by the thyroid gland to make its hormones. Without this iodine the thyroid gland will swell creating a goiter and various other symptoms of thyroid hormone shortage will appear..
What could cause an ear to swell?
cauliflower ear
What cause nipples to swell?
It depends, you could be pregnant.
What is the disease that makes your neck swell?
There are many conditions that would cause cervical swelling, but one that immediately comes to mind is goiter, or swelling of the thyroid gland.
What reasons would eyes to swell and bleed?
There are many reasons why your eyes would swell and bleed. There could be a serious infection flaring for example.
Is it possible to have only one gland to swell?
Yes. It is possible for only one of your glands to be swollen. Lymph nodes typically swell nearest to a body infection, so there may be a minor infection wherever it is swollen or if you have been sick recently. Even acne can create a swollen gland near the face or under the chin. However, if the gland is hard and really painful- you need to get it checked out by your doctor. This usually means that your glands are having trouble fighting the infection and need the aid of antibiotics or other treatment.
