i went to the doctors about 3 weeks ago and she felt the lump and said it was a swollen gland but if it hadn't gone down in 2-3 weeks to come back in (i have got an appointment early next week). is this unusual for them not to go down or can they stay swollen for a long time?
2007-03-28 00:21:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Glands can stay swollen for several weeks to a month or two. It's not uncommon.
One thing that can help is to massage downward on the gland several times a day. This will often bring down the swelling. You might want to have it a professional massage therapist work on you. These problems are usually not that serious.
if you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77
2007-03-28 00:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is unusual for them to go down longer than say 3 weeks or so. It is probably infected and needs some medication. Doctors do not like to prescribe antibiotics right away anymore. This is why they told you to come back if it didn't go away on its own.
Good luck
2007-03-28 00:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have an docs appointment next Monday for same thing, mine has been swollen for around 6 weeks and i have no health problems that i know of.
2007-03-28 00:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah they can be swollen for awhile depending on ur sickness. It could be anything. But thats the longest ive heard it. Find out if u got like a small virus or infection there. Its probably somethin small that can be easily resolved with medicine. Goodluck
2007-03-28 00:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by gurllucky7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would also go to the dentist. It may be a dental problem. An infection of the gland is a really nasty thing to go through . I wouldn't wait too long.
2007-03-28 00:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by ridder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a lymph node. Normal for them to stay swollen after an infection of some sort.
2007-03-28 02:35:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it isnt unusual.maybe u are still a bit run down and this is causing the prolonged swelling along with infection..make sure u look after yourself as best u can and try get some rest to recover.it may halp to take an immune system booster such as echinechia complex
2007-03-28 01:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means your body is fighting an infection...that is a lymph gland, and that is part of your immune system....have her run a check for Mono, my son had that and both glands in his neck were swollen for weeks, and he got really sick with the Virus that causes Mono
2007-03-28 00:31:00 · answer #8 · answered by annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son had swollen glands they sent him into hospital for a week done a batch of blood tests two were down two were normal. they still didnt know what it was when they dicharged him.but you may have glandular fever in which case they should do blood test on you,you shouldnt of had to wait to see if it went down
2007-03-28 02:41:28 · answer #9 · answered by fairy_gdmthr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million tbsp of apple cider vinegar interior the morning and one at night.. additionally, attempt TTap workouts to bathe out your lymph nodes(glands) "The lymph gadget is in touch interior the immune gadget," Tapp mentioned. "T-Tapp is so lymphatic -- it particularly is why they see the lumps drop speedier. and there is purely one side result -- you are going to lose a outfits length a month."
2016-10-20 03:02:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋