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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.
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Have had flu for 4 days now bringing up flem have to work 4 days in a row tomorrow do you think i will feel better have still got aches and pains and swollen glands....?
With the phlem and the swollen glands you might have more than a flu virus. If it is a bacterial infection you will probably be prescribed antibiotics. Please consult your doctor .
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.
What disease starts suddenly with fever swollen lymph glands tiredness and a sore throat?
It could be a lot of thing. It could range from just the Flu all the way to cancer. The two most common explanations are the Flu and Mono
If your salivary glands are swollen and you have a temperature or fever what illness may you have?
It is actually the lymph nodes that are swollen, not the salivary glands. These nodes may swell whenever the body is fighting off any type of infection. Swollen nodes and a fever can be a symptom of many ailments. Possibly the flu or even the mumps.
The phrase swollen glands refers to swelling of the sweat glands?
false.
What could be the cause of swollen glands in neck and under the arms?
The cause of swollen glands in the neck and under the arms might be due the affected lymphnodes. The swelling of the neck can also occur when there is overworking of thyroid galnd ending in goitre.
Is swollen glands a sign of pregnancy?
no it is NT
How do you shrink swollen glands?
By looking for skebtion.
What causes swollen glands?
Strep throat
What is pain in eye ear nose sinuses jaw and swollen glands in neck?
There are so many things it could be: dengue, malaria, flu, allergy, the bends, and so on. You should visit a doctor.
