How do you cure a sore swollen neck gland without going to the doctor?

A condition in which the thyroid glands produce excessive amounts of a hormone called thyroxine is known as hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is also referred to as over active thyroid. This condition increases the body's metabolic rate considerably, causing sudden weight loss, excessive sweating, swelling in the neck, rapid and irregular heartbeats. In some cases of hyperthyroidism, irritability and nervousness may also be reported. Hyperthyroidism should not be ignored as it could develop into a serious health condition, if not treated in time. However, when attended to promptly, this condition can be treated easily.

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland becomes inflamed. The reason behind this kind of an inflammation is under debate, and a concrete conclusion is yet to be propounded. Treating the condition will help you get rid of the symptoms too. Therefore, treating your condition will help you get rid of the swelling around your neck. However, you can use home remedies to speed up your recovery process, and relieve your throat swelling and irritation.

Apply a warm compress around your neck. A warm compress will keep the neck area warm and reduce the swelling to some extent.
Gargling with warm salt water is another remedy that will help in reducing the swelling and also bring about effective relief from the throat irritation that you may be experiencing. Salt contains calcium and iodine. Iodine is known for its curative effect when it comes to treating hyperthyroidism. This is because iodine works by slowing down the secretion of thyroxine. You should follow this remedy at least twice everyday.
You should also include kelp in your diet while dealing with this condition. Kelp is a sea weed that is rich in iodine content and helps eliminate this condition effectively.
Vitamin B12, vitamin E and vitamin C are also very beneficial when it come to treating hyperthyroidism. Including vegetables like cabbage, Brussels sprouts and mustard greens will prove helpful. Fruits like peaches, apples and pears will also prove beneficial in treating your condition. All the fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C, E and B12 help in slowing down the thyroid function to a certain extent, and help in restoring normalcy.
Thinning of the bones is another ill-effect attributed to this condition. Hyperthyroidism causes the body to lose excessive amounts of calcium. Therefore, you must increase your calcium intake when faced with this condition.
Avoid smoking and drinking when faced with this problem, as nicotine and alcohol alter the metabolic rate of the body and aggravate the condition.

answered by c

Swelling in the neck glands, also known as lymph nodes, is most often harmless and disappears within a day or two. However, if this is not the case and the swelling persists for more than a week or two, it is unavoidable to seek medical help. This could signal an infection, which if not checked, can have dire results. For short term swelling, there are a few simple remedies that can be followed at home. You can put a few drops of eucalyptus oil in hot water and hold your face above it. Throw a towel above your head and shoulders, thereby trapping the steam so it hits your face and neck. Allow the steam to work on you for about 20 minutes. This should provide some relief from the pain of the swelling.

You can make a mix of equal parts of eucalyptus and tea tree oil and store it. This can be rubbed on your neck and chest for relief from the pain and also to bring down the swelling. You can also drink a glass of hot milk with a teaspoon of turmeric powder in it thrice a day. If there is a mild infection that you have caught and it is in formative stages, the antiseptic properties of turmeric will help to clear it up.

answered by M W