what causes your glands to swell
Causes of swollen lymph glands. Swollen glands can be due to infections such as colds and flu, tonsillitis, glandular fever, ear infections, and dental abscess. Health conditions that may cause swollen glands include HIV, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, and types of cancer such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.