2007-01-30 11:46:36 · 12 answers · asked by van 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
you need to see your family MD to rule out any serious medical problems.
Some of the causes of swollen glands in the neck, are poor dentation, sinus infection, ear infection, bad tonsils, but again u need to see a doctor, to find out the cause.
The glands enlarge to allow the white blood cells, your body self defense, to flood the area of infection.
Swollen neck glands, usually indicate infection in the head, like I previously mentioned
2007-01-30 12:02:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually when your body is fighting something your glands become swollen, especially Mononeucleosis AKA Mono, I had mono and my glands got huge, and hurt pretty bad. I reccomend seeing a doctor.
2007-01-30 19:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by Rocker Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i get swollen glands when i get tonsilitis or a throat infection. Usually my body fights off its own infections but if it doesnt i go to the dr and get a course of antibiotics
2007-01-30 19:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by suzi Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many things from an injury, to a cold, to the flu, to the mumps, to an infection , to cancer
But usually not a big deal. As is with anything, if it persits for more than a few days or returns many times, you really should see a Dr.
2007-01-30 19:51:34 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, your lymphnodes are in your neck...It's probably a general increase in your body's immune response. You're trying to fight off something. If they STAY swollen for more than a few days...then go see somebody.
2007-01-30 19:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the glands are lymphatic glands and they usually swell when your body is fighting infection. like when your sick. thats why when you go to the doctor they feel your glands under your chin and along your neck as those are the ones to usually swell when you are sick.
2007-01-30 19:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by sassy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mumps are going around this year!!A guy at work 38 yrs. old had a sore throat swelling of his neck, dr told him you can catch them even if you have been vacinated!he was 36 yrs ago!!
2007-01-30 19:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your lymph nodes are swollen, you have an infection.
2007-01-30 19:49:39 · answer #8 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thyroid, or goiter... ie lack of iodine in your diet or general infection---RUN, don't walk to a doctor.
2007-01-30 19:49:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virus of some kind.....see a Doc.
2007-01-30 19:49:42 · answer #10 · answered by The Saint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋