2007-04-07 07:37:16 · 19 answers · asked by terry 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
A swollen lymph node. Check your teeth, you may have a cavity that is bothering you or acting up and being infected. It means that bacteria is leaking into your bloodstream from that general area and this lone soldier lymph node is fighting the bacteria. (Thank you sentry lymph node).
It could also be a pimple, , a cut (if you are a guy and had an infected cut from shaving)
Deal with the infection and it will go away.
If the source is not that easy to find, go to the doctor.
2007-04-07 07:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, let me tell you. Things such as lump/tumor is mush better checked with a physical exam and additional imaging test or biopsy is necessary. So you need to visit a doctor. Whatever and wherever the lump is, painless or not, etc. "I have not discussed this with my doctor because I am too embaressed." The thing is, if you keep doing this, how are your doctor suppose to diagnose accurately? And furthermore, if the false diagnosis includes a wrong medication, you will be on course of unnecessary treatment. You may find a female doctor for your comfort, but please don't hide your symptoms.
2016-05-19 04:29:00 · answer #2 · answered by dionna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a number of salivary glands in the head. We have a pair, one on either side of the head, that are located in front of the ears. These are the parotid glands and are the largest of our salivary glands. They span an area from about just above the earlobe to the curve of the jaw. This is the same gland that gets swollen when we have mumps. This gland can become inflamed later in life as well. Then it's called parotitis or parotiditis. This is not a diagnosis, only a possibility. I cannot see the size of this for myself or it's precise location. I cannot palpate the mass, which would tell me more. You cannot get an online diagnosis. See your primary doctor for a referral to an ENT for an evaluation and diagnosis of the mass.
2007-04-07 08:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be caused by a number of reasons but please don't expect a diagnosis here of all places. Go see your Dr. or go to the ER if your 1 of the millions of Americans without health insurance. Whatever you choose, do it SOON!!!!!!!!!!! Listen to me and The Prez9 (not even the nurse). This is not a place for a diagnosis to be attempted. It could be a minor problem or a very serious 1. Only a Dr. who sees it can offer you (hopefully) the right diagnosis.
2007-04-07 07:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by PROUDJEW 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe just your lymph node. Is there a lump on your right side too? You should probably see a doctor to be safe.
2007-04-07 07:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by question 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe an impacted tooth? A cyst? Weird lumps need to be checked out by your doctor.
2007-04-07 07:40:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is a lymph note. It helps fight colds and sickness. I first freaked out when I felt mine. Then I confronted a doctor and they told me there lymph notes and when they are like lumpy like that, it just means they are working and helping you. It is no problem. If you do not trust this opinion, confront your doctor upon your next check up.
2007-04-07 07:41:05 · answer #7 · answered by Brian P 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My advice to you is to schedule an appointment with a physician whose specialty is Internal Medicine.
2007-04-07 07:41:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a check-up with your doctor. Don't trust your health and well-being to someone on Yahoo Answers when you have no idea what their credentials are!!!
2007-04-07 07:47:29 · answer #9 · answered by ThePrez98 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
probably just a swollen gland, you get them sometimes from a sore throat or sore in your mouth or even a bad tooth
2007-04-07 07:40:46 · answer #10 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋