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submandibular gland swollen and hurts
After contacting Lyme disease years ago it sent my body into a storm of health issues which included a chronic sore throat. About a year ago my tonsils atrophied and I can no longer see them. At the same time my submandibular glands swelled up and hurt. The sore throat is gone but the painful glands are now constant along with constant post nasal drip and throat clearing.
I did have an ultra sound which came back normal. I haven’t been able to get an answer as to why this is happening. I never feel well. I wish I knew what is causing this and what to do. I do salt water gargle, neti pot rinses, saline sprays, good oral hygiene,
I saw an ENT last year who offered to do surgery to fix a collapsed nasal valve with Latera Stents but my insurance denied this because it was deemed experimental.
Has anyone experienced constant painful swollen submandibular glands, found out a cause and had any success getting this under control?
Thank you for any help.
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@tricia7 -
And how on earth did this ENT explain this would help your complaints?
Be thankful your insurance denied it! Truly.
I would address all lifestyle as a whole. Immune system help, sleep, stress, exercise. All of it.
And run fast from an ENT surgeon.
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I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjogrens Syndrome, both autoimmune illnesses. I always have swollen submandibular glands and cervical lymph swollen when I'm overtired. Have you thought about seeing a rheumatologist? I agree with @seekinginfo it's best not to see one doctor in any case where illnesses are chronic. If you do need surgery, it wouldn't be nasal?!
Hello @tricia7. I think you need to shop around for a new ENT. Perhaps a visit to your PCP would be a good idea to start by assessing your general health with some bloodwork and exam and then a referral to ENT if nothing can be found. I would stress that you feel unwell and all that you are doing to treat your symptoms
I had a painful ear for many months and cycled through my PCP and 3 different ENTs looking for answers. When I finally showed up with some facial nerve paralysis signs, the 3rd ENT sent me for an MRI. Results of that had me requesting a referral to ENT at a University Medical Center an hour away. There I finally received a diagnosis of cancer in my ear canal. Be persistent, as you are your own best advocate for your health care. Do not give up until you are satisfied with a diagnosis.