its not very big, you can't see that its there, but you can feel it. it hurts sometimes, but not all the time. i've had problems with it before that i've never gotten checked out, like problems swallowing and talking, but they all went away. i'm just kind of worried, wondering what it can be.
2006-06-25 00:04:47 · 15 answers · asked by Squeak 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I am NOT a doctor, but here are some things off the top of my head. Do you have a sore throat? It could be something as small as a swollen adenoids, which would be treated by anitbiotics.
On the other hand, with problems talking or swallowing, I wonder if there was ever trauma to the esophagus or trachea, causing scar tissue. I do not know how that would be treated.
There are also a lot of glands in the throat (like the adenoid example above) that could be swollen or malfunctioning, causing problems.
There is only one other possibility that I can think of, which is the worst case scenario, cancer.
I would recommend going to a doctor as soon as possible. If it is something small, why live with the discomfort? If it is something major, early intervention is always better.
God Bless,
Vic
2006-06-25 00:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Vic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see a dr,it sounds like a swollen lymph node.
But if its not going away,you need to have it checked out!
Enlarged lymph nodes such as swollen glands in the neck are lymph glands which are a part of the lymph system and an important part of your body's immune system.
The truth is that tender and swollen lymph nodes usually indicate an infection and should be addressed by supporting the body naturally and building up the immune system to fight the problem. Another situation where swollen lymph nodes may be noticed is after injury to the body as the lymph glands are responsible for protecting the body from infection. Antibiotics do not build up the body's immune system they are usually only a temporary fix and can actually weaken the immune system if done frequently.
2006-06-25 07:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might not be the same thing, but a while ago, quite randomly i noticed a lump right on my jaw line.. small, not big enough to see, but uncomfortable if i touched my jaw.. i went to the doctor and it ended up being a ball of fluid.. i'm not sure why i got it and i didn't ask.. she said she could drain it or i could just let it go away over time so i just left it and it did go away.. i've had a few more over the years...
again, i'm not sure it's the same thing, just thought i'd share my experience...
2006-06-25 07:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by butwhatdoiknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a cyst or an inflamed lymph node, best bet would be to get it check by a doctor ASAP for your own piece of mind ecspecially since you are worried! Good luck!
2006-06-25 07:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by ღFëëZaღ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Aunt had something like that, they called it a "goil" turn into a big hankering lump on her neck, about the size of a golf ball. She said it didn't hurt just hard to wear neck chains & stuff.
2006-06-25 07:12:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a swollen lymph node. If you feel like you're getting sick that's probably what it is. But if it comes and goes fairly often you should have it checked out.
2006-06-25 07:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by ladyrn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like an inflamed lymph node. could be from a flu, but if it doesn't go away, or gets worse, see a doctor.
2006-06-25 07:07:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that your tonsils are inflammed. Is your diet recently full of fast n fried food? Don't be surprised that could b the cause!
2006-06-25 07:12:03 · answer #8 · answered by The Jungle Taipan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop wondering and go to the doctor you might have nothing to worry about but sitting at your pc and wondering is not going to make it go away
2006-06-25 07:12:14 · answer #9 · answered by bernie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have an abcessed tooth. Get it checked by your doctor first then the dentist.
2006-06-25 07:07:28 · answer #10 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋