Swollen glands are enlarged lymph nodes, usually in the neck, armpits or groin, that most often swell because of a nearby infection like strep, mono or a tooth infection. Urgentology Care in Arlington and Colleyville examines the nodes and tests for the likely cause.
Our providers can review your symptoms, evaluate your condition, and discuss appropriate care options based on your individual needs.
Walk in today.
Get it checked soon.
Seek emergency care if swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow.
When Is a Swollen Gland a Concern?
Usually less concerning:
Tender or mildly painful
Small and associated with a cold
Improves as the infection clears
Get it checked:
Hard or painless
Growing in size
Lasting more than 2–4 weeks
1. Exam.
2. Strep and mono tests.
3. Treat the underlying infection.
4. Follow-up or referral if it doesn’t go down.
● Strep test ● Mono test ● Blood work
Swollen glands from an infection usually go down within one to two weeks after the infection clears. If a lump lasts longer than that, have Urgentology Care in Arlington or Colleyville check it again.
Rarely. Most swollen glands are caused by infections. A lump that's hard, painless, growing or lasting more than a few weeks should be checked, and Urgentology Care will refer you for more testing if needed.
Only when the cause is bacterial, such as strep throat or a skin infection. Urgentology Care in Arlington and Colleyville tests for the likely cause first, so you get the right treatment.
Most are harmless, but a painless lump that lasts more than a few weeks should be examined. Walk in to Urgentology Care, and we'll check it and advise on next steps.
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