Inflamed lymph nodes near left jaw?

Question

I believe I have a inflamed lymph node near the left jaw. Whenever I open my mouth or chew that area hurts. It is also a bit swollen, in the mirror my left side seems to jut out a bit. I have no fever, chills, or any symptoms besides the slight pain and appearance. I tried to put on some antibiotics and used a cold compress and it worked a little bit. Should I try anything else or perhaps see a doctor? I will see if any new symptoms develop tomorrow. Thanks for all the help |!

Answer 1

Anytime you have an inflamed lymph node it's a sign your body is fighting an infection. In the area you have it could be from a tooth, ear, throat,etc.
You should watch it, and if you can't figure out the reason, then have you doctor check it if it doesn't go down within a week. If more swell, you might want to get ir check even sooner. Hope it goes away quickly for you!

Answer 2

If the swelling is on the jaw, closer to the the joint of the jaw (where the upper and lower jaw bones [maxilla and mandible] meet, is tender and hurts with movement, then it may be a swollen parotid gland. This gland secretes saliva which helps in the breakdown of food. It can become blocked by a tiny stone or other problems. If it is under the jaw then it may be a lymph node, swollen due to a dental problem such as an abscess (or other infections), however, you'd likely know that but not always. Don't treat yourself with antibiotics. That's never a good idea. I suggest you see your dentist as a start or a family physician if you have one. You didn't mention if you have a fever. If so, get soon soon. I'd avoid the ER unless you have appropriate insurance coverage due to the high cost of the visit.

Answer 3

inflamed lymph nodes means there is infection in some area of the body, usually where ever the area is is where the swelling is. Could mean mumps, could be an abcessed tooth, if I were you and it wasnt better in the next few days I would go to a doctor. Once i had that and mine was so swollen and hurt so bad i looked like i had a growth. But after antibiotics it went away. Very painful for sure.

Answer 4

Well, if it hurt even only once, then it's probably not a lymphoma. Lymphoma is usually characterized by large, immovable, painless, very hard lymph node(s), along with B symptoms like fever (either constant or recurring), drenching night sweats, fatigue, and, depending on where the node is (in your case the neck) you could have a variety of other problems, such as abdominal distension, breathing difficulties, muscle soreness, or difficulty swallowing. B symptoms aren't always present, and even if they aren't, then usually prognosis is better. Yours doesn't sound like a lymphoma by any means, but I'm no doctor, so if you REALLY want reassurance, talk to your GP.