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Q: Movable Lump In Neck - history of Hashimoto's thyroiditis

asked by: backhome22 on October 1st, 2007

Experienced User

For the past year or so I have felt a somewhat hard, movable bump in my neck. It is right below where the jaw meets the neck, I believe it is the submandibular gland. It is not much bigger than the left side but it feels like it moves around more, as if it is slightly detatched or loose. I feel around for it a lot, which could be making it worse, but I find it odd that one side is slightly larger/longer down my neck and it seems to be more movable. Also, sometimes I taste a salty discharge coming from the right botton side of my mouth, and somtimes shart twinges of pain on that same side. I have asked dr.'s about it but they don't seem too concerned. However they haven't looked into it much. I would really appreciate any help or opinions on what this is and if it's normal or not. I'm afraid of salivary gland cancer. I'm 21/female/history of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hyperparathyroidism. Thanks!

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MandMs

replied on October 4th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Hi!
Are you experiencing swollen and painful gland from time to time or you have this gland swollen constantly for a year? Is the skin over the gland red or swollen? Are you experiencing fatigue, fevers, chills, or sweats?
Have you noticed that the gland swelling is caused by certain foods and if it's getting swollen right after meal?
I guess you have obstruction of your gland's duct ( the gland is trying to expel its saliva and the result is swollen, tender gland.
There are few reasons for gland's obstruction. Salts in saliva can precipitate in the salivary glands and form small stones that are causing stopping the flow of saliva. The main duct can be narrowed due to previous infections and trauma. Infection or other inflammation of the gland itself are causing extrinsic pressure on the duct and in very rare cases an extrinsic pressure can be due to tumor formed near the duct.
Waiting for your post!
Best wishes!
Marija

backhome22

replied on October 4th, 2007

Experienced User

Thanks for your reply, Marija! The gland is just swollen from time to time, sometimes more swollen than other times. The skin is not red or swollen over the gland. No fever or sweats, anything like that. I do not notice that certain foods cause anything. Is some assymetry normal in these glands?

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