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I Have A Swollen Sub-mandibular Gland. Or Around That Area

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Posted on Fri, 30 Aug 2019
Question: I have a swollen sub-mandibular gland. or around that area under the jaw (chin ). When i hold my neck tight I can actually touch this . swollen part. It does not hurt unless i touch it. i feel a slight pain only when i touch it... I have mild cold symptoms like running nose and very slight cold symptoms. I dont smoke as well. Should i be worried or wait and watch?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You should not get concerned about the lymph node.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

Swollen lymph nodes may happen if we have an infection as an immune response to it.
The viral infection or cold you have passed may have caused it.
It may remain there swollen for longer duration.
I don't think you should get worried about it.
If it is enlarged or others are created you may get concerned.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.


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I Have A Swollen Sub-mandibular Gland. Or Around That Area

Brief Answer: You should not get concerned about the lymph node. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I read your query and here is my advice. Swollen lymph nodes may happen if we have an infection as an immune response to it. The viral infection or cold you have passed may have caused it. It may remain there swollen for longer duration. I don't think you should get worried about it. If it is enlarged or others are created you may get concerned. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.