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Swelling In Submandibular Gland, Pain On Touching, Choked On A Piece Of Food. Treatment?
Hi! I have a swelling in submandibular gland that appeared half an hour ago. It is uncomfortable and painful at touch. How can i minimize the swelling? What is the cause of it? Oh and right before it happened i was eating and i had a feeling like a piece of food got stuck in my mouth(i know that probably didn t happen, but that s the easiest way to explaing the feeling). Thank you
Sat, 22 Dec 2012
Hello,
Check out with your doctor to see if you have pharyngitis or infection in the throat. This typically causes a sensation of lump in the throat and pain on swallowing. Also, because of the infection the submandibular lymph nodes enlarge and these would also be tender. You would possibly need antibiotics, warm saline gargles and analgesics to get relief from your symptoms but first you should consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis.
Check out with your doctor to see if you have pharyngitis or infection in the throat. This typically causes a sensation of lump in the throat and pain on swallowing. Also, because of the infection the submandibular lymph nodes enlarge and these would also be tender. You would possibly need antibiotics, warm saline gargles and analgesics to get relief from your symptoms but first you should consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis.
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