swollen submandibular glands any one know anything about them?

Answer 1

I agree with Karen and I will add Cytomegalo Virus [CMV] infection. This virus also causes the salivary glands to enlarge. In this era of AIDS where those affected often suffer from multiple viral or bacterial infections, CMV is often one of the most frequent secondary viral infections. In the early 1980s my pathology residents luckily did not catch AIDS from doing autopsies but a few caught CMV.

Answer 2

Swollen submandibular glands may indicate submandibular sialadenitis. The most common cause is bacterial infection from Staph a. Other bacteria that can cause this are Strep viridans, H. influenza, Strep pyogenes and E. coli. It's often a result of dehydration with an overgrowth of oral bacteria.

Less common causes are viruses, such as mumps, HIV, coxsackievirus, parainfluenza type 1 & 2, influenza A and herpes (CMV is due to a herpes virus). It can also be due to adenoid cystic carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, to name 2 malignancies. It can also have a metabolic or endocrine cause. It is best to have your condition properly diagnosed by an ENT.

Usually this is treated with hydration and antibiotic therapy. Sometimes fine needle aspiration and biopsy are necessary. Adenectomy, surgical excision of the gland or glands, may even by appropriate but this is best decided by you and your physician.

Answer 3

There could be so many causes for this. Some of the most common causes are sore throat, infected ear, infected tooth, mumps, or mono. You probably need to see a MD if you don't get better soon to be tested. Less common causes could be Lymphoma or Hodgkin's disease.