The following home remedies can prove to be helpful in reducing the pain and discomfort you are experiencing:. There are some symptoms and indications that your swollen glands require treatment from a healthcare professional. Additional treatment may be required if swollen glands are accompanied by:. The majority of cases of swollen glands are no cause for great concern.
They usually go away with basic treatment at home. However, the more serious symptoms mentioned above should never be ignored. If you are experiencing persistent or problematic swollen glands, contact our office for an appointment. One of our competent head and neck specialists can offer you a solution and treatment.
Compassionate and Quality Care. Our Staff. Take Survey. We are able to treat skin cancer, as well. ENT Services. Learn More. Neck Masses and Swollen Glands Do you have a sore throat, headache, and fatigue? Purpose of Lymph Nodes Helping your body battle infections and other diseases, lymph nodes are bean-shaped, small masses of tissue components of a large lymphatic system. Home Illnesses and conditions Glands Swollen glands. Swollen glands. About swollen glands Swollen lymph glands are usually a sign of infection and tend to go down when you recover.
Urgent advice: See your GP if you have swollen glands and:. If necessary, your GP may request some tests to help identify the cause.
These can include: blood tests an ultrasound scan a computerised tomography CT scan a biopsy where a small sample of fluid is taken from the swelling and tested Common causes of swollen glands Swollen glands are usually caused by a relatively minor viral or bacterial infection, including: a cold tonsillitis glandular fever a throat infection an ear infection a dental abscess cellulitis a skin infection The glands in the affected area will often become suddenly tender or painful.
These infections usually clear up on their own, and the swollen glands will soon go down. Swollen glands are more likely to be caused by cancer if they: don't go away within a few weeks and slowly get bigger are painless and firm or hard when you touch them occur with other symptoms, such as night sweats and weight loss See your GP if your glands have been swollen for more than a couple of weeks.
Tweet Click here to share this page on Twitter This will open a new window. Print Click here to print this page This will open your print options in a new window. Inside lymph nodes are a combination of different types of immune system cells. These specialized cells filter your lymphatic fluid as it travels through your body and protect you by destroying invaders.
Lymph nodes are located in groups, and each group drains a specific area of your body. You may be more likely to notice swelling in certain areas, such as in the lymph nodes in your neck, under your chin, in your armpits and in your groin. The site of the swollen lymph nodes may help identify the underlying cause. The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is an infection, particularly a viral infection, such as the common cold.
Other possible causes of swollen lymph nodes include:. Other possible but rare causes include certain medications, such as the anti-seizure medication phenytoin Dilantin and preventive medications for malaria.
If infection is the cause of your swollen lymph nodes and isn't treated, an abscess may form. Abscesses are localized collections of pus caused by infections. Pus contains fluid, white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria or other invaders. An abscess may require drainage and antibiotic treatment.
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Lymph node locations Your lymph nodes play a vital role in your body's ability to fight off infections. Swollen lymph nodes Open pop-up dialog box Close.
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