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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lower Right Gland

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Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2014
Question: Dentist discovered swollen lower right gland. Dr. ordered blood test, upper g i and ct of soft tissues.\
I just saw someones comment about pain in base of skull, I have had that also but dismissed it as poor posture on computer. I am 72 female, diabetic under control with insulin knee joint replaces 7 mo. ago.
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Considerations

Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.

It looks like your doctors are being very thorough in investigating what is going on. From the information you have sent it looks like they have ordered some imaging studies and an investigation of the inside of your gastrointestinal tract.

The soft tissue imaging will help the doctors identify if there is some type of growth going on or swelling of lymph nodes which might contribute to the symptoms you have had.

Regarding the gastrointestinal tract there are several different ways to study this. This might include an x-ray with contrast material or actually looking inside the gastrointestinal tract with the camera. This latter study is usually done by a gastroenterologist.

your symptoms are persistent is reasonable to proceed with further investigation. If you have specific questions about each investigation please let me know and we can review those together.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lower Right Gland

Brief Answer: Considerations Detailed Answer: hello and thank you for sending the question. It looks like your doctors are being very thorough in investigating what is going on. From the information you have sent it looks like they have ordered some imaging studies and an investigation of the inside of your gastrointestinal tract. The soft tissue imaging will help the doctors identify if there is some type of growth going on or swelling of lymph nodes which might contribute to the symptoms you have had. Regarding the gastrointestinal tract there are several different ways to study this. This might include an x-ray with contrast material or actually looking inside the gastrointestinal tract with the camera. This latter study is usually done by a gastroenterologist. your symptoms are persistent is reasonable to proceed with further investigation. If you have specific questions about each investigation please let me know and we can review those together. Sincerely, Dr. Galamaga