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What Causes Swollen Glands Under My Lower Jaw?

Curious. I have swollen glands under my lower jaw about the size of 1" rubber balls. My hands and feet go numb when I sleep at night as well as shortness of breath while trying to sleep. I now have a sharp stinger around C5 on the back of my neck that has lasted about 3 days!
Fri, 27 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain diet to be taken by the patient who has to undergo jaw surgery followed by jaw wired shut is exclusively liquid..
Initially you should start with watery liquids like fruit juices, broath, dilute soups.milk etc..
As the patient becomes used to taking liquid diet with jaws closed you can add Nutritional supplements like protein shakes, liquid vitamins and food supplement powders that can be dissolved in milk, but take after consulting a Nutritionist under calculated doses..
Grinding breads to paste and mixing in milk to ease in taking.

Along with it always gargle after meals so that you prevent accumulation of food particles on teeth and cause decay..

Some level of weight loss can however be seen in patients but proper Nutritional supplements will prevent malnutrition..

Any further questions are welcome..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Swollen Glands Under My Lower Jaw?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain diet to be taken by the patient who has to undergo jaw surgery followed by jaw wired shut is exclusively liquid.. Initially you should start with watery liquids like fruit juices, broath, dilute soups.milk etc.. As the patient becomes used to taking liquid diet with jaws closed you can add Nutritional supplements like protein shakes, liquid vitamins and food supplement powders that can be dissolved in milk, but take after consulting a Nutritionist under calculated doses.. Grinding breads to paste and mixing in milk to ease in taking. Along with it always gargle after meals so that you prevent accumulation of food particles on teeth and cause decay.. Some level of weight loss can however be seen in patients but proper Nutritional supplements will prevent malnutrition.. Any further questions are welcome.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.