Persistant swollen glands can be the result of a more serious problem and require medical attention. Cancer of the lymph nodes is another cause of swollen lymph nodes, however, this is unlikely the cause of your swollen lymph nodes because with cancer of the lymph nodes the swelling is slow and painless. There are two types of lymph node cancer. They are Hodgkins and Non-Hodgkins. There is basically no treatment for swollen glands.
Swollen glands are just a symptom of a disease and the way the body fights the foreign invader.
Our glands are a part of our immune system which fights off infection and diseases. Read on to find out more about glands and why they swell. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site. PageWise hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, and user agrees that all such use is at its own risk. If you are under 18, please do NOT opt-in to receive email offers on this page.