The submandibular glands have to do with saliva. Here's one page of information on them and on what could be causing them to be painful or swollen:
http://www.entassociates.com/salivary_glands.htm
Lymph glands often hurt when you have some sort of infection going on. This gland would most often be affected by infections of the head, neck, sinuses, ears, eyes, scalp and pharynx. Do you remember if you were sick in January? Perhaps a respiratory infection or something similar?
Have you ever had your thyroid checked? Do you know if your hormone check also included a check of your thyroid levels?
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The submandibular glands have to do with saliva. Here's one page of information on them and on what could be causing them to be painful or swollen:
http://www.entassociates.com/salivary_glands.htm
Lymph glands often hurt when you have some sort of infection going on. This gland would most often be affected by infections of the head, neck, sinuses, ears, eyes, scalp and pharynx. Do you remember if you were sick in January? Perhaps a respiratory infection or something similar?
Have you ever had your thyroid checked? Do you know if your hormone check also included a check of your thyroid levels?
April 17, 2009 - 9:02amThis Comment
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