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What Causes Swelling On One Side Of The Neck?

I have a swelling on one side of my neck gland when I eat a meal. Hopefully, I am having a CAT scan tomorrow but I would like some peace of mind for the next 24 hours. With this problem, does it always lead to an operation? I am going overseas in two weeks time for a five week period. I am 63 year old woman with up till now perfect health. I take no medication.
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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Hi,DEar,thanks for your query to HCM.I studied your query in depth.1-In My opinion the swelling on one side of neck gland-thyroid, especially when you eat,is due to -Sialeadenitis with Sialolithiasis with stone in duct obstructing the submandibular gland,.2-This may need urgent surgery -as it increases with eating a meal , indicating that the swelling is due to the stone obstructing salivary duct of the submandibular gland.3-If you are going out-station-better have a -on-travel -health insurance to cover any emergency -which may need Urgent Surgery if need be.4-Hope this would solve your query.5-Wellcome for any more questions on new or this subject also...Have A Good Day..!!
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What Causes Swelling On One Side Of The Neck?

Hi,DEar,thanks for your query to HCM.I studied your query in depth.1-In My opinion the swelling on one side of neck gland-thyroid, especially when you eat,is due to -Sialeadenitis with Sialolithiasis with stone in duct obstructing the submandibular gland,.2-This may need urgent surgery -as it increases with eating a meal , indicating that the swelling is due to the stone obstructing salivary duct of the submandibular gland.3-If you are going out-station-better have a -on-travel -health insurance to cover any emergency -which may need Urgent Surgery if need be.4-Hope this would solve your query.5-Wellcome for any more questions on new or this subject also...Have A Good Day..!!