A sore throat and swollen glands, or lymph nodes, can be symptoms of a bacterial infection, like strep throat, a viral infection, or lymphoma. A sore throat and swollen glands often occur together.

The last time you visited your doctor for a sore throat, they may have felt for potential inflammation in your neck. That's ...

When an infection or allergy is the cause, a stiff neck and sore throat are often accompanied by other symptoms. Typically ...

Swollen lymph nodes may result from an infection or illness. If they last for a long time or occur with other symptoms, you may need medical care. Treatment is specific to the cause of the swollen ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ashtabula County is experiencing a spike in cases of strep throat and scarlet fever from strep throat ...

Your uvula is the fleshy tissue that hangs in the back of your throat. It's attached to the roof of your mouth (soft palate). You can see it if you look in the mirror and open your mouth wide.