the area between my chin and neck is swollen (the place old people get turkey neck) any idea what this might be as it is hard swollen and soe to touch.
do we have glands there?
2007-02-20 23:29:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
yes tonsils
2007-02-20 23:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, lots of different glands here. Non-specific infections affecting the glands in your neck seem to be particularly prevelant around this time of the year in my experience. Don't panic it's unlikely to be anything more serious, but DO GO TO THE DOCTOR and get it checked out, as mumps tends to present itself as a general swelling in the neck (salivary glands) and can lead to problems with fertility especially for young adolescent males and men!
2007-02-20 23:46:02 · answer #2 · answered by Leeds Lass 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your lympth glands could be swollen these are lower than your tonsils and are usually located in the upper neck below the chin
2007-02-21 00:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by vickylou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best ask your doc as there are many reasons for swollen glands. I hope it isn't glandular fever because although not dangerous it lays you low for 6 months and no alcohol either(also for 6 months) as kidneys are weakened.
2007-02-20 23:33:44 · answer #4 · answered by Birdman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes my brother had this problem a few weeks ago. The doctor said it could be mumps or glandular fever.
Go to your local doctor today. The problem should clear up in about a week if you recieve medication
2007-02-20 23:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by ♥H] ッ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be tonsillitis, but everyone near me has had a virus recently where it hurt to swallow.
Could just be a cold.
2007-02-20 23:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by scragette2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you have glands there. I find they swell every time I get any kind of cold or flu
2007-02-24 08:25:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt sound like swollen glands, as my daughter has them at the moment, and they are small, and you can move them....I would visit your docter just to be sure....it could be mumps....
2007-02-20 23:33:29 · answer #8 · answered by tizzy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
problably. i know when my glands swell, i actually feel a big lump on the side of my throat.
2007-02-21 02:32:09 · answer #9 · answered by newpersonality 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could just be a virus but i would get the dr to take a look in case you need antibiotics
2007-02-21 00:14:45 · answer #10 · answered by tracy w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. SEE THE DOCTOR or the practice nurse at least, that's their job!
2007-02-20 23:33:03 · answer #11 · answered by cuddles_gb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋