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What Is The Treatment For Swollen Glands On Both Sides Of Ears?
my 12 year old son has swollen lymph nodes on both sides. dr. says they may be abscessed. He's been on an anitibiotic for 6 days and prednisone for 5. No fever or illness, just swollen glands on both sides up to his ears. Now going to see and ear nose and throat dr in a few days. not sure what happened but hopefully they can fix this.
Fri, 20 Nov 2015
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The swollen gland can be because of the bacterial/viral infection in the salivary glands or it can be an enlarged lymphnode secondary to infection in the salivary gland. The other possible cause can be a stone in the salivary glands. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. You need to get an ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis.
I hope i have answered your query. Take care.
The swollen gland can be because of the bacterial/viral infection in the salivary glands or it can be an enlarged lymphnode secondary to infection in the salivary gland. The other possible cause can be a stone in the salivary glands. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. You need to get an ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis.
I hope i have answered your query. Take care.
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