is it normal to have a swollen gland for 5 months?

[krisskross]

I had a few throat infections over the last year and saw an ent doctor who lookwx down my throat with a camera and there was nothing to worry about.

He did notice a swollen gland in my neck, told me not to worry it would go in a couple of months. It didn't, so after 2 months I went to gp. she also said that because I am otherwise well etc she didn't think it was anything to worry about and it would go spontaneously in three months. Two months later it hasnt.

I worry about it and winder if it's normal? Or a sign of something more sinister?

I do feel tired and run down, but in context I don't sleep or eat great and have dc aged 4 and 6.

Are there any tests that would prove its nothing awful? I've had a full blood count blood test which was normal but I do have slightly low iron

Thanks all

Oh and the tiredness is nothing hugely awful, no different to most of us!

Bumping for the after bed time mnetters

Have you had your thyroid checked ? Thyroid problems can cause tiredness and felling crappy. Is the swollen bit at the front just of centre ? Your thyroid is wrapped round your vocal cords and if it doesn't work properly it can also cause a swelling in that area.

I'd go back to your GP as 4 months is a long time to have a swollen gland and needs checked out.

Thanks cat....yes it is front of centre. Perhaps
I'll go.back.then as never had my thyroid checked. Thanks.

I have a permanently 'swollen' gland in my neck, just under my chin to the right side. I think it's a salivary gland. I had it checked out at hospital - they stimulated my saliva production, then attached a tiny tube to one of the outlets in my mouth and flushed a load of some liquid through. Not sure what the purpose of this was, other than to give me a neck like a toad for the day, but they determined that all was ok.

thanks peppermint. ive decided to go back to GP, even though they'll prob think i am bothering them, at least i can get some reassurance.

I've had a blocked lymph gland on my jawline for 25 years that goes up and down depending on whether I have a cold. Do persist, as my family doctor when I was a child would never quite explain what it was. Having something unexplained, even if it isn't causing an immediate issue, is worrying.