How To Deal With Swollen Glands
    Problem & Causes
    You have a lumpy swelling just below, in front of, or behind your ears, down both sides or on the
    back of your neck, or in your armpit or groin.

    Infection.  Your glands are swollen in two or more places (i.e., your neck, armpit, or groin).  You
    may have a fever and a general feeling of being sick.  Many viruses can cause swollen glands.  
    Scalp infections may cause swelling in the back of the neck; foot infections, including ordinary
    athlete’s foot, can cause swollen glands in the groin.  Certain sexually transmitted diseases can
    also cause groin swelling.

    Mononucleosis.  Your neck, groin, and armpit glands are swollen, and your have a high fever,
    severe sore throat, and trouble swallowing.

    Mumps.  You have swelling between the angle of your jaw and your ears.  You may have low fever,
    earache, headache, and fatigue.  You have been exposed to someone with mumps and have not
    been immunized.

    German measles.  You or your child have swollen glands in the back of the neck and, within a
    couple of days, a pink rash on your body.  This is usually a mild illness, but it’s important to avoid
    infecting other people, especially pregnant women.

    Tonsillitis.  Your child complains of having a sore throat and doesn’t want to eat anything solid.  
    The glands are swollen on the sides of her neck.  You can make her more comfortable with self-
    care.  If she doesn’t get better in 48 hours, if her symptoms get worse, or if she has any new
    symptoms, call your nurse information service or doctor.

    Self-Care Measures

    If you are very uncomfortable, apply a warm compress (a washcloth soaked in warm water, for
    example) as often as needed, and take aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen.  Tenderness or
    soreness usually goes away in a couple of days; swelling may take several weeks to go down.  If
    it doesn’t, if it gets worse, or if other glands become swollen, call your nurse information service
    or doctor.

    If your have mononucleosis, avoid sports or activities in which your spleen (located in your upper
    left side, below your ribs) might be hit; it may be enlarged and could rupture.

    Prevention

    Exposure to viruses and bacteria is so common that prevention is nearly impossible.  However,
    mumps and measles are preventable by immunization.  Make sure you and your children are
    immunized.
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