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Respected Sir/Mam, My son is 2.5 months old. I found a little swelling at his neck on right side. I then did 2 ultrasounds to confirm about the problem. Both ultrasounds stated that it is Submandibular gland swelling in right side. Please suggest what to do now ?

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Better wait and watch...if size increases consult pediatrician to rule out any infection...or other pathology... ...  Read More

There's recurring swelling on submandibular on left underneath jaw. As swelling grows it feels too hard/stiff and also starts hurting. After taking antibiotics swelling comes down but not completely and again comes after a month or so, especially after eating non veg food.

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Recurrent infection and swelling during eating in the submandibular salivary gland indicates obstruction in the submandibular duct..stone in the gland need to be ruled out.. ...  Read More

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Have swelling in submandibular region and it's quite painful please tell what this usg report means

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

My prablam is submandibular gland swelling two sides altra sound normal what is the prablam...? I smoke Dailey 3 cigarette

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Plz visit the ENT clinic for proper evaluation ...  Read More

It's been 3 months but my submandibular swelling in not going . after wisdom tooth removal I am facing these issues from 3 month my mouth opening was 0 and pain at same side from where tooth removed not able to open mouth and move tongue than one day lingual swelling and bust and pus came out from that after pus no pain no swelling but now again sw

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Hello Better to visit the ENT surgeon for clinical evaluation ...  Read More

Little pain at somtime in submandibular gland of right side pain comes and goes any time but swelling remains constant since 2 yrs in right side of gland . From 1 month particular pain stays on back of neck where skull last and also in particular place inside head all time all these happens in right side of head and neck. Unable to find any good d

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USG or MRI neck will help in diagnosis if calculi present. Sialendoscopic removal is an option other than surgery. ...  Read More

My right submandibular gland is swollen. You can't see it but I can feel it . It's not much but keeps getting big and small. Is it cancer I'm worried. What should I do ?

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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I've swelling below jawline below left ear.swelling increases as i eat something. Then gradually decreases to small lump comparitively. Pain is not there as such but when i press the lump it pains. I smoke 2-3 cigarettes a day from past a year or so. My age 22 Weight 78kg

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It may be due to some instruction in outflow tract of submandibular gland. May be stone in submandibular duct. ...  Read More

Enlargement of submandibular gland last one month. And usg size 1*1cm.i take last 12 days to till medicine. 1.amoxyclave.2.tibrolin.3.mv.but not change in swelling and it is painless... Plz suggest

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If the swelling is painless and not responding to medicine..need more evaluations..do a fine needle aspiration to detect the pathology.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment. ...  Read More

I have swollen submandibular lymph node when tested the blood count was normal,esr normal,c reactive protein normal,FNAC reports showed acute lymphadenitis,CT scan showed multiple swollen lymph node,hilar,subcarinal node swollen,submandibular lymph swelling is present since 1 month,no loss of appetite.fever was present 2 days ago and was 103 F afte

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Dear practo user, as there are multiple mediastinal and cervical Lymph nodes, you need to do Lymph node excision biopsy. sensitivity of FNAC is low. With excision biopsy we can get exact report and tr ...  Read More

Hello my dad has been diagnosed with stone in his submandibular gland near mouth. Doctor is suggesting for gland removal. Can it be removed by endoscopy? There is no pain but sometimes it swells and then it becomes normal again

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Yes salivary gland needs to get removed. It can be removed by endoscopy. ...  Read More

I have to go through submandibular gland excision. I have some quarries regarding this. How painful is that operation. Once I wake up from anesthesia how intense pain I shall feel. Is there any possibility to eliminate or minimize this pain.

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Injection will be provided for the postsurgery pain. No need to worry ...  Read More

Hello, I'm female 22. Recently, I noticed a painless lump on my left submandibular gland. I do not have any history of drinking, smoking, alcohol, etc. On December 5, while checking my gums from the recent tooth extraction, I noticed a painless and immovable lump on my left submandibular gland. I wasn't able to feel that lump until that day. At fir

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this lump is most likely a benign reactive lymph node or a submandibular gland–related swelling, rather than anything serious ...  Read More

I'm diagnosed with 9mm stone in right Submandibular gland , how can I remove it? Can I remove it without full gland Removal?

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Share the reports ...  Read More

I am a renal cell carcinoma survivor(stage 1).underwent partial nephrectomy last year.I have enlarged submandibular lymph nodes since 2018.should I have to be concerned about it?

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What is the size of the node ? USG character of the node ? ...  Read More

Submandibular gland paining and small lump there...Really don't understand.. kindly reply...but didn't find any difficulties...

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Get the USG done Video consultation ...  Read More

60 days ago I accidentally hit my right submandibular area in haste. After some time my right incisors and front tongue became sensitive. I visited a doctor and got Amoxicillin. The pain and discomfort resolved in 5 days. 1 day after recovery I again felt irritation and pain in retromolar trigone area and again visited a doctor. There was red spot

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Why am I always able to feel and palpate my submandibular lymph node? If it normal for everyone? It feels rubbery, but doesn't pain. I can't palpate any other lymph node. Why chances of some hidden infection?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Doctor please see my attached report. Is this serious something? I have taken antibiotics but still I feel pain in right side submandibular region just below the jaw .. and discomfort also. Any suggestions?

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You need to take correct Antibiotics for at least 1 week or more for infection to resolve. The lymph nodes can be enlarged due to many reason, better get an Ultrasound guided FNAC test to make sure no ...  Read More

Respected doctors ,Please reply Last 6 -7 months I am suffering right side submandibular gland pain and sometimes right side throat irritation..in past I had acid reflux.. after health check up..my Ent doctor says nothing to worry.. but my right side submandibular gland pain comes again and again. Is this serious? Now I am taking Pan 40, Zincovit

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Get USG neck done. ...  Read More

The problem is that my mom has a problem of swelling.... whenever swelling is come another 1and half day they become normal...and swelling part had some redness...and swelling come anytime anywhere in the body

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this swelling... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for d ...  Read More

My mother has got a swollen and tender submandibular gland on the left side since one week. She is currently taking Polypod CV 200 for two days. She is really scared. Is there anything to worry? It is quite painful.

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Kindly attach doctors examination details,scan reports and the treatment that has been given. ...  Read More

Is submandibular gland pain and sometimes right side Throat irritation is a rare condition? What's test is best for proper diagnosis salivary gland pain problems and how to treat? Thanks.

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Salivary gland pain can be due to infection in either tooth or in throat or due to tonsils. Physical examination will rule out any one of them and will guide you to correct n proper treatment plan. Pl ...  Read More

Small hard lump/mass (initially painless) in submandibular region, slight round bulges in surrounding area (painful when pressed). Accompanied by pain in left shoulder (trapezius), left TMJ, left SCM, left side of the neck, left temples, left sinuses, left half of the head on the back. Also swollen vessels in the left carotid artery region. Altoget

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Seems like a submandibular gland infection as pointed out. Get a CECT neck to find out cause so treatment can be made easy without surgery. ...  Read More

Before I didn't notice this,but day before yesterday I found a light swelling type in submandibular region it is painless ,but few days back I was having ear pain as well neck pain too ..now it has decreased.what should I do

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Fix a audio or video consultation on Practo Will discuss and advice ...  Read More

I can feel something round ball by touching it which is not there on left ..i have a scar on buccal mucosa but its almost healed ...no pain ..no bleeding ...not sensitive to cold or hot ...i think it was leaukoplakia with osmf but very early stage ...i am concerned what is happinning in my submandibular area ...pls suggest what i have to do to clea

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Leukoplakia is caused by excess use of tobbacco ...in any form ... Kindly stop using it ... Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables ... If the lymph node is too small ... It generally is benign ... To be ...  Read More

1.5 month ago i digonosed with a throat infection ...after one month of treatment my throat is ok now....but pea sized movable lymp node under chin & cheek is still present...i also done my blood reports during treatment such as cbc vitamin-B12 & sgpt is, but all report are normal ...no swelling & pain around lymp node & no other symptoms present

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Consult online for proper history and treatment ...  Read More

Hi, I have swelling below left submandibular area with no pain, very mild pain in lower and upper jaw maybe once in a day.

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Dear doctors from the last 2-3 days i am having a mouth ulcer at the right side of the mouth near teeth area and having a slight pain and tenderness in submandibular area of right side under the chin.Both mouth ulcer and submandibular tenderness occured at the same time. Please doctors guide me.

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You have inflammation and infection.... Contact online consult (seven nine zero five seven six two four zero seven) ...  Read More

Sir/ Madam last three weeks ago I was found a lump in my submandibular gland. Right now I am little bit confused that it's lump or stones. Please give me a suggestion for treatment.

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You can get an ultrasound scan neck or a ct scan neck next to findout what it is. Please consult an ent ...  Read More

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