Blocked Salivary Gland or Lymph Node Posted: 01-06-08 18:15pm
i have been having a sore throat on the
left side of my throat for a month now. I
went to the doctors and they gave me
antibiotics for strep and they helped but
it got worse when i was done with them.
since this has been going on for so long i
was wondering if it might be a blocked
gland/ node of some sort. Any suggestions/
advice/places to seek help would be
immensely appreciated!
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Posted: 01-26-08 17:16pm
I don't think that there is anything such
as a blocked gland or lymph node. Have
you ever tried acupuncture? I'm thinking
that this might benefit you b/c your
symptoms have continued. In conjunction
with antibiotics (if necessary),
acupuncture can really clean out your
lymph system, which is what it sound like
you need. Would you ever try the needles
or cupping?
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Gordon79
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Posted: 01-30-08 17:47pm
I have something similar. A very mild
soreness on the left side of my throat
that seems to be there one day, and not
much another day.
Have you ever took a flashlight and stood
in front of a mirror to take a look down
your own throat? Does it look red and
irritated at the back?
I think one of the causes of my sore
throat might be acid reflux (GERD). Look
it up online and see if you have any of
the other symptoms, and if you do, ask
your doc to check you out to see if that
really is your problem.
Also, what made you think of a blocked
gland or node? Do you have any enlarged
lymph nodes on your neck head or jaw? If
you do, bring that up with your doc as
well.
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Posted: 01-31-08 15:30pm
Call your doctor if:
* Your glands don’t get smaller
after several weeks or continue to get
larger.
* Your swollen glands are red and
tender.
* Your glands feel hard, irregular, or
fixed in place.
* You have a fever, night sweats, or
unexplained weight loss.
* Any node in a child is larger than 1
centimeter in diameter.
