I had a skin infection in my hairline that caused a swollen gland on my neck?
This was 2 weeks ago that this all started. I went to the dr. 3 days ago and am now on a antibiotic. This gland is still really swollen. How long will it take for the gland to go down and when should I start to worry and maybe go back to the Dr.? Anyone ever had an issue with this?
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The gland will reduce in size as the infection resolves. It will take a few more days and possibly even a couple of weeks for that to happen because it takes much longer for the gland to return to normal size than it did to enlarge. However, the pain should go away before the swelling does.
Enlarged glands are actively producing cells to fight the infection, they will be helped along by the antibiotic. So no need to worry.
A warm towel or other soft thing placed over the glad often helps relive the pain. (
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What is the gland in the lowest part of the back?
I have extreme soreness in the very lowest part of my back. There's supposed to be a gland there or something, but I'm not sure what it's called or what it does. Does anyone know? Thanks!
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If it feels like there's a sore gland at the bottom of your tailbone, it may be either a boil or a pilonidal cyst since there's no glands in these areas (other than sweat glands). Both of these problems are very similar - a boil is an infected hair follicle that can occur nearly anywhere and a pilonidal cyst is an infected pocket of skin that forms right at the top of the butt crack. There's info on these at the links. (
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Can brain surgery of a tumor of the pituitary gland lead to problems in learning?
My son had a brain tumor that was putting alot of pressure on his pituitary gland and was effecting his hormones. My question is that he has a hard time passing tests in school he knows the stuff but can't seem to pass the tests. Can this type of surgery lead to him unable to keep info? He never had a problem before the sugery. Please help he's getting so frustrated that he can't get is diploma. Thanks!
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Any brain surgery can cause issues. There may be some left over swelling
You need to discuss it with his neurologist since he is the one who knows exactly what was done and any difficulties there might have been. He may just need to relax, it might be more of an emotional barrier than a physical one or a combination of both. Surely the school will understand and cut him some slack, talk to them. Good luck. (+ info)
What is the gland under your jaw called?
I have a slightly swollen gland under then right side of my jaw and it's painful to touch. I'm trying to figure out if it's something I should worry about. I have twin girls that are a year old that need me to stick around and I find that I'm always tired. I can't go to the doctor about it because I have no insurance, so can someone please help me?----------
There are 3 pairs of salivary glands under your jaw. The parotids are largest ones and lie just below and in front of each ear at the angle of the jaw.
There are also the submandibular glands and sublingual.
Your pain and swelling could be an infection of the gland or it
could be something much more serious. You can't afford NOT to go to the doctor; remember your babies need you around! There are clinics and county hospitals that will see you even if you have no insurance. Some charge on a sliding
scale based on what you can afford. Get yourself to a doctor! (+ info)
How can you tell is your neck gland are swollen?
I have noticed once in a while that when i move my neck a certain way i will feel my one neck gland catch under my jaw. I have no pain, no visual swelling and i have to dig with my fingers to find the gland. But i can find it if i dig under my jaw line. Seems like i irritate it if i dig at it. Myabe im just paranoid.----------
No - not paranoid. If you don't really know what you are feeling for, your best bet is to go see a doctor. It can take them only a split second to feel your throat and tell you what is going on. I recently had lump on my thyroid and didn't even know it until I went into the doctors. I know a lot of times money is an issue (I'm there myself). You may have just strained something. Unless you are sick, I'd let it go a while and see if it feels better. But, if you have insurance, it's not a bad idea to have it checked out. Your homeones could have an inbalance even. I've had that happen a couple of times.
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What does enlarged pineal gland mean and cause?
My husbands medical records states he has an enlarged pineal gland. Is this a good thing or a bad thing. What can happen or should be done?----------
The pineal gland produces a hormone called melatonin which is responsible for sleep patterns in humans. If enlarged, it could mean that your husband produces greater-than-normal amounts of melatonin. It's only a bad thing if he finds himself consistently tired/sleepy, and it is interfering with his quality of life. (+ info)
What is it called when a baby is born without a Pituitary Gland?
So my cousin (12 y/o) was born without a Pituitary Gland what is that called? She's in a wheel-chair kind of device, can hardly talk, she need's help with everything...what is this disorder called? How common is it? And what is the life expectancy for people suffering from this disorder? Any other information would be great!----------
Hypopituitarism
Definition
Hypopituitarism is loss of function in an endocrine gland due to failure of the pituitary gland to secrete hormones which stimulate that gland's function. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain. Patients diagnosed with hypopituitarism may be deficient in one single hormone, several hormones, or have complete pituitary failure.
Panhypopituitarism
This condition represents the loss of all hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland. Panhypopituitarism is also known as complete pituitary failure.
Treatment of multiple deficiencies and panhypopituitarism
The treatment of hypopituitarism is usually very straightforward, but must normally continue for the remainder of the patient's life. Some patients may receive treatment with GnRH, the hypothalamic hormone. In most cases, treatment will be based on the specific deficiency demonstrated. Patients with hypopituitarism should be followed regularly to measure treatment effectiveness and to avoid overtreatment with hormone therapy. If the cause of the disorder is a tumor or lesion, radiation or surgical removal are treatment options. Successful removal may reverse the hypopituitarism. However, even after removal of the mass, hormone replacement therapy may still be necessary.
Prognosis
The prognosis for most patients with hypopituitarism is excellent. As long as therapy is continued, many experience normal life spans. However, hypopituitarism is usually a permanent condition and prognosis depends on the primary cause of the disorder. It can be potentially life threatening, particularly when acute hypopituitarism occurs as a result of a large pituitary tumor. Morbidity from the disease has increased, although the cause is not known. It is possible that increased morbidity and death are due to overtreatment with hormones. Any time that recovery of pituitary function can occur is preferred to lifelong hormone therapy.
Prevention
There is no known prevention of hypopituitarism, except for prevention of damage to the pituitary/hypothalamic area from injury. (+ info)
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?
My daughter just had an MRI of the brain and it came back saying her pitiuatary gland is enlarged, the doctor said it could just be because she's a teenager, but I don't think thats the case, they are retaking the MRI to get a more indepth picture of the gland. She has been having bad headaches and her vision has decreased in one years time.----------
The pituitary is the 'master gland' the one that controls most of the other endocrine (ductless) glands. Your pituitary puts out follicle stimulating hormones so you ovulate, it regulates your growth, your thyroid function, water levels in your body, and many other things. You can live without a pitutiary, but you need hormone replacements for the rest of your life to make up for the lack. (+ info)
What does an enlarged thyroid gland mean?
I went to the doctors this week for bronchitis. He mentioned that I had an enlarged thyroid gland. What does this mean? What causes this? How can it affect me? I have an appointment for a physical at the end of the month. I will ask my doctors these questions as well. I just wanted to see what others had to say about this.----------
The medical term for this is a Goiter. This can be cause by a generlized enlargement or asymmetric ( nodular)
There are a number of factors which may cause the thyroid to become enlarged. Common cause of goiter is an increase in thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in response to a defect in normal hormone synthesis within the thyroid gland. The thyroid stimulating hormone comes from the pituitary and causes the thyroid to enlarge. This enlargement usually takes many years to become manifest.
Your doctor will probably run a variety of tests on you. Starting with Blood work. They will measure your T4 T3 and TSH levels (thyroid hormones)
He may choose to send you for a ultrasound as well. Depending on the results of those tests, it could lead to others.
Alot of times people have goiters and not even know it.
Educate yourself on the thyroid and disease of it. I've provided some links that might aid you in this.
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What is the basis of differing actions of antineoplastic agents on different tissue/neoplasms?
What is the basis for differing tissue- and neoplasm-specificites of antieoplastic chemotherapeutic agents? This doubt arose because considering what the pharmacokinetics of these drugs are it remains to be answered as to why a certain agent would act only in a particular tissue or neoplasm when the mechanisms they employ are so similar, e.g., various alkylating agents in spite having same action act of different tumors with differing degrees of effectiveness. Hope someone answers the question specifically. Useful links to free-text articles would also be highly appreciated. Bye. TC.----------
If you have thoughts on this subject, you ought to have the initiative to research it yourself. (+ info)
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