What is the proper treatment for swollen lymph glands?

Answer by  lovelife (998)

A lymph gland swells when there is infection of some sort present in the body. Treating the cause of the infection with antibiotics will reduce the swelling.

Answer by  JC74 (63)

This condition should not be taken lightly; a person with swollen lymph glands needs to be seen by a doctor ASAP. It can indicate infection from bacteria, a virus or even cancer. Treating lymphitis caused bacteria or virus would consist antibiotic or antiviral medication. Cancer-causing lymphitis would call for chemotherapy.

Answer by  informant31 (510)

The best treatment would be to take proper antibiotics. You could aggravate the problem without proper diagnosis or confirmation from your doctor. For immediate comfort try using a heating pad followed with a gentle massage to the area.

Answer by  LisaLists (6)

You may be able to treat it with something as simple as a salt water or tea tree oil gargle, however, swollen lymph glands most likely means an infection (bacterial or viral) - call your medical provider.

Answer by  HawaiianGirl (6906)

You can get swollen lymph glands from any kind of infection. It may or may not be something serious. See a doctor if it persists.

Answer by  YellowCup (1650)

Lymph glands swell for a reason. Normally because you body is fighting off some sort of infection. Normally after the infection subsides so will the lymph glands.

Answer by  zura (6)

The main is proper treatment to fix gland's problem.Go with the doctor, find out your analysis and act that as doctor advice to you.