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Swollen Glands

Swollen glands are otherwise known as swollen lymph nodes. It can occur due to bacterial or viral infection, stress, cold, ear infections, flu, tonsillitis, skin infections, and glandular fever. Resting and applying a warm compress helps to resolve it. Pain-relieving medications can manage pain. It resolves within two weeks by taking the necessary steps.

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Why do I have a water bubble under my tongue?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had swollen glands for a few months now. I have seen an ENT doctor for the same. He ran a blood test and it came back normal. He told me give it a month and they should go down. They have not gone down or grown. Before going to the ENT doctor, I also visited a dentist and got to...  Read Full »


Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Answer: Hi , Welcome to icliniq.com. The swollen gland can be due to the infected molar. An infected tooth also can cause swollen glands in the neck. The swollen glands will subside only if the infection site is cleared. Get it treated as soon as possible. Visit the dentist, get an x-ray (IOPA - Intraoral P...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old male with painful urination and swollen glands in my groin region. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old male. I have been having painful urine for some time, and it is coupled with swollen glands in my groin region. It has been some years since I was 13, and I did not take it seriously. I tried using some antibiotics for them, and it worked, but I did not finish the co...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You need to stop Amoxicillin now. Yes, taking so many antibiotics is dangerous and will cause resistance in the future if not taken in the correct dosage. Glands will become normal when the infection settles. You need to start taking syrup Cita...  Read Full »

I am experiencing infection symptoms despite taking antibiotics.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had swollen glands, sore throat, pressure in my ears, sticky eyes, and fatigue for the past 82 days. The blood work looks good. I have tested negative for HIV, thyroid, and STDs. I do not have COVID-19. There are no signs of anemia or significant infection. The Epstein-Barr vir...  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. I am glad to read that all of your tests related to infection came back negative. The opinion of the ENT (ear, nose, and throat) also revealed no significant finding. There is no sign of STD (sexually transmitted disease) or any other infecti...  Read Full »

After undergoing ultrasonic cavitation on my chin, my glands remain swollen. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, Hello, I just had ultrasonic cavitation done on my chin. I am wondering about what she had used might be strong. I have a kind of feeling till the bottom of the tongue. Are there any side effects felt when she uses too strong frequency? Then, she was talking about using it on people's st...  Read Full »


Dr. Kuljyot Bajaj

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand that you had ultrasonic cavitation on your chin about a week back. Could you please elaborate whether you had this only on your chin or other parts of your face or body as well in one sitting? Do you have any underlying medical con...  Read Full »

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