I'm a healthy 22 female. About 2 years ago it started - every 6 or so months I would get very swollen salivary glands. First time I had to go to the emergency room and got antibiotics for what they said was an infection then it happened 6 months later, worse this time and the same again had antibiotics. Then it happened again so i went straight to my GP & he said I'd have an ultrasound to check for stones - so I waited for ages, had that then i received a letter saying results normal and no stones present. That was a few months ago.
I just want someones advice about this please. If I was honest - my glands can be normal one day then full the next and it looks like ive gained 2 stone then the next day people can honestly make a remark "have u lost weight"?.
I dont know whats wrong - what should i do?
Thank u so much x
2007-09-29 02:40:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I'd start looking for a specialist who deals with salivary glands. Seems like your GP might not know as much as they need to know in your case.
2007-09-29 02:53:43 · answer #1 · answered by misty h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salivary glands? Could this be related to a dental problem? Have you been examined by a dentist?
2007-09-29 09:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to hit up the dentist. I know someone who thought they were having major sinus issues when, in fact, it was a dental issue. She went from doctor to doctor, and when she had her annual dentist checkup, thats when they discovered her wisdom teeth were growing into her sinuses.
2007-09-29 09:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by plant a tree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find another doctor: Those you've seen already don't know what's going on, and apparently have no interest in finding out what's going on either. And cyclical swelling like you describe isn't really normal.
Good luck!
2007-09-29 09:45:21 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋