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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Glands And Burning Pain In The Chest

Posted on Sat, 17 Dec 2016

Question: I had swollen gland.....dr said may be stone or infection salivary gland ..gave me strong antbiotic. Tyke 3 three x a day and to suck on hard candy lemon flavor......I sucked on them constantly.....cheek is normal but even drinking water...coffee regular food I get burning pain straight down chest and center of back. Feels like food drink causing scrape?????

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly see below;

Detailed Answer:
Welcome and thank you for asking!
Regarding to infection of the salivary gland, you need to check them again with ultrasound after treatment with antibiotics to see if the effect of treatment ( if they are still swollen or not).
The lemon that was recommended to suck during these days may have caused an inflamation of esophagus or probably you had undiagnosed gastric reflux and the acid of lemon has aggravated it.
I would recommend to see the physician again and recheck the salivary gland and discuss about the symptoms you have now.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (27 minutes later)

I am traveling for holiday will go back to dr on return ..i thougjt it might be sucking constantly on lemon to increase saliva did burn or scrape area..even water burns..is th er e anything i can do to relieve that....

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hi again!

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I would suggest to use baking soda with honey for your mouth, mix them together and rub the inner surface of the mouth.
If the burning sensation goes down to esophagus and stomach, i would suggest Gaviscon for 3-4 days.
Stop the lemon meanwhile.
Wish you happy holidays.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (25 minutes later)

Thank you so much!

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Good health!

Detailed Answer:
It is a pleasure!

Do not hesitate to ask if you have further questions in the future!

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Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad