2006-12-03 06:52:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Its not an abcess and is hard about one inch in diamater.
2006-12-03 06:55:31 · update #1
I had the same question before. I was told it is a lymph node.
As not as it is not getting bigger or become painful. It should be alright.
When in doubt, check with your doctor.
2006-12-03 06:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by TH_Ling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where under the jaw bone, if centered on neck under jaw bone it could be thyroid tissue, if it is on the sides it could be salivary glands or lymph nodes that are swollen from the body being sick( cold, virus, etc.) regardless you need more then us to tell you what is occuring. You should see your primary physician and let them check out the mass. Make certain to include details such as a possible slightly elevated body temperature or recent sickness you have battled. They will palpate the lump and determine the next course of action. This should not wait until later, go get it checked now while it is obviouse. I hope this helps. Feel better!
2006-12-03 07:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by fancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the lump feel like a bean or something similiar? It sounds like your Lymph nodes are swollen. It could be because of a cold or infections or could be something more serious. Check out the link below for more Lymph node info. Visit your doctor for a definite answer.
2006-12-03 06:56:57 · answer #3 · answered by chemikalie08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a lymph node - do you have an infection or cold? It could be a salivary gland. Make a doctor's appointment. Lumps need to be investigated.
2006-12-03 06:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-22 02:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by renetta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like a saliva gland, i had one pop out under my chin bone but it went away within a few weeks, scared me stiff it did but if i was you i'd just get it checked with your doctor. Its really probably nothing, could even be a swollen gland yet u might need anti-biotics.
2006-12-03 06:57:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a sebaceous cyst - just a hardened lump of sebum, its totally benign. See the doctor, he will refer you more than likely to outpatients to have it drained, in a painless procedure.
In and out within a coupla hours.
2006-12-03 06:57:44 · answer #7 · answered by Swaleso 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probibly a lymph node or a swollen gland but go to the docs in the morning to get it checked out
2006-12-03 07:04:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 17:24:41 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it could be a lymph node or a goitre or a salivary gland infection check it and dont neglect it ok hope u to be good
2006-12-03 08:11:38 · answer #10 · answered by kosha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋