6. Swelling of Glands
The body has a vast glandular system that extends throughout most of the body on a specific line of lymph nodes. Some of these are the salivary glands that are found in the mouth, although there are also other glands and lymph nodes that are found under the neck, under the armpits, and in the groin – and that only mentions a few of them.
Glands and lymph nodes have a practical purpose within the body: Cancers interfere with most of these natural processes and can stop these glands and nodes from doing their jobs properly.
One of the things that this might cause as a result is painful and swollen glands. This could be a sign of generalized infection, of certain immunity-related or gland-related conditions, but it could also be a sign of tongue and mouth cancer.
Don’t take chances with your health: See your doctor as soon as anything out of the ordinary is spotted.