How can I tell if my glands are swollen in my neck?

Question

I have an extremely sore throat and people ask if my glands are swollen. Where am I supposed to feel and what should I feel for?

Answer 1

You have glands all over your body but the ones you want to check are under your jawbones. If you are very tender and sore as well as feeling some golf ball sized lumps (that's normal, the lumps not the size!!). You might also want to see a doctor just in case!

Answer 2

Here is some info from 2nd URL below:

What is Swollen glands:
The body has numerous glands that may swell from infection. Also, swollen lymph nodes is often called "swollen glands" though lymph nodes are not truly glands because they do not secrete anything. The lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system that is part of the immune system. Lymph nodes often swell in response to infection or disease. The most common locations of lymph node swelling are in the neck, groin and underarm, though many other locations are possible. ....

-PETER
San Diego, CA, USA

Answer 3

usually doctors check for swollen glands for infection in the body under both sides of th jaw line,right on top side of the throat.

Answer 4

short and sweet, right below your jaw bone