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Question: Sumandibular gland
Brief Answer:
Please write back with your complete question
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
The submandibular glands are a pair of salivary glands under the mandible and therefore the name. The glands generate saliva which travels through a duct to its opening under the tongue in the mouth.
I suppose you have got something to ask regarding conditions related to the submandibular glands.
Please update us with your complete question and we will get back to you at the earliest.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Please write back with your complete question
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
The submandibular glands are a pair of salivary glands under the mandible and therefore the name. The glands generate saliva which travels through a duct to its opening under the tongue in the mouth.
I suppose you have got something to ask regarding conditions related to the submandibular glands.
Please update us with your complete question and we will get back to you at the earliest.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I have had one swollen on the right side for 9 months it has not change it size
Brief Answer:
Its more likely a benign finding like chronic infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
A swollen gland for over 9 months and without observable change might indicate a chronic infection. If there is recent pain and discomfort then please consult a surgeon and get an ultrasound scan done. A small swelling in the region for 9 months is always a benign condition
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Its more likely a benign finding like chronic infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
A swollen gland for over 9 months and without observable change might indicate a chronic infection. If there is recent pain and discomfort then please consult a surgeon and get an ultrasound scan done. A small swelling in the region for 9 months is always a benign condition
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It's about the size of a peanut mm but it is hard that's what scares me but no disconfort
And no cancer in my family
And no cancer in my family
Brief Answer:
It is most likely a submandibular lymph node swelling
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
It it is the size of a peanut then most likely you have got an enlarged submandibular lymph node swelling. These can occur in chronic head and neck infections and can persist over time. At 23 years of age cancer is unlikely to happen in you. It is important to know if you have any symptoms relating to your mouth region, any infections or similar problems.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
It is most likely a submandibular lymph node swelling
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
It it is the size of a peanut then most likely you have got an enlarged submandibular lymph node swelling. These can occur in chronic head and neck infections and can persist over time. At 23 years of age cancer is unlikely to happen in you. It is important to know if you have any symptoms relating to your mouth region, any infections or similar problems.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have had white dots on the back of my tounge for a while and I have sinus problems
Brief Answer:
Most likely due to infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
It it is the size of a peanut then most likely you have got an enlarged submandibular lymph node swelling. These can occur in chronic head and neck infections and can persist over time. At 23 years of age cancer is unlikely to happen in you. It is important to know if you have any symptoms relating to your mouth region, any infections or similar problems.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Most likely due to infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
It it is the size of a peanut then most likely you have got an enlarged submandibular lymph node swelling. These can occur in chronic head and neck infections and can persist over time. At 23 years of age cancer is unlikely to happen in you. It is important to know if you have any symptoms relating to your mouth region, any infections or similar problems.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Could it be sinus related
Brief Answer:
It can be sinus related
Detailed Answer:
Hi Eshock2008,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Infections and conditions with sinuses can cause enlargement of the submandibular lymph nodes. The ENT specialist will examine the sinuses as well.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
It can be sinus related
Detailed Answer:
Hi Eshock2008,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Infections and conditions with sinuses can cause enlargement of the submandibular lymph nodes. The ENT specialist will examine the sinuses as well.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Cancer is less likely correct I worry about lymphoma
Brief Answer:
Lymphoma will have additional symptoms like fever, weight loss, more lumps
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
The possibility of cancer might be included only if you have symptoms like fever, weight loss and similar swellings elsewhere. Having worked in a cancer hospital, I feel cancer will be the last diagnosis on my mind if you do not have any of the above additional symptoms. Please do not worry.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Lymphoma will have additional symptoms like fever, weight loss, more lumps
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
The possibility of cancer might be included only if you have symptoms like fever, weight loss and similar swellings elsewhere. Having worked in a cancer hospital, I feel cancer will be the last diagnosis on my mind if you do not have any of the above additional symptoms. Please do not worry.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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