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Are Swelling Below The Jaw Line Along With Lymph Node Swelling Curable?
Question: good day,
Over the past week ive been experiencing some swelling below my jawline that may resemble a lymphnode. matter of fact when I went to see my doctor last month she stated that there was some swelling that was definitely in the lymphnodes. from there she told me if the swelling persist for a few week come back and have an xray done. the next day I had some CBC blood work along with testing my A1c and fasting glucose and my results cam back normal except for a presence of anemia. about a week later the lymph node seemed to have gone down then it popped up a few weeks later flowed by a sore between my lip and chin on the left side of my face. the sore has went away but the lymph node is slightly swollen with no pain but noticeable to the touch. For the record I take medication for type ii, and I also take meds for hypertension(metformin and zestoretic). I also took some statins in the past to bring my cholesterol down as well. please respond at soonest. thanks
Over the past week ive been experiencing some swelling below my jawline that may resemble a lymphnode. matter of fact when I went to see my doctor last month she stated that there was some swelling that was definitely in the lymphnodes. from there she told me if the swelling persist for a few week come back and have an xray done. the next day I had some CBC blood work along with testing my A1c and fasting glucose and my results cam back normal except for a presence of anemia. about a week later the lymph node seemed to have gone down then it popped up a few weeks later flowed by a sore between my lip and chin on the left side of my face. the sore has went away but the lymph node is slightly swollen with no pain but noticeable to the touch. For the record I take medication for type ii, and I also take meds for hypertension(metformin and zestoretic). I also took some statins in the past to bring my cholesterol down as well. please respond at soonest. thanks
Brief Answer:
In my opinion,it can be a reactive lymph node.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have gone through your query.
I can understand your concern.
From your description,i can deduct that your problem can be a reactive lymph node.
The lymph nodes act like a military checkpoint. When bacteria, viruses, and abnormal or diseased cells pass through the lymph channels, they are stopped at the node.
They become swollen in response to illness, infection, or stress. Swollen lymph nodes are one sign that your lymphatic system is working to rid your body of the responsible agents.
The cause can be an ear infection,an infected tooth,a sinus infection,a skin infection or other local infections.
Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw may hurt when you turn your head in a certain way or when you’re chewing food. They can often be felt simply by running your hand over your neck just below your jawline or they may be tender.(like in your case).
Your chronic diseases and the respective medications do not cause swollen lymph nodes,so don't worry!
I suggest to consult your dentist to check for potential tooth infections that can cause swollen lymph node.
If tooth infections are excluded and if the lymph node persist,your doctor may order ultrasond ,Xray or even Ct scan of the neck and jaw.The tests can be helpful to reach the right diagnosis.
Hope this is helpful.
Thanks for using HCM for your health problems.
Best regards.
In my opinion,it can be a reactive lymph node.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have gone through your query.
I can understand your concern.
From your description,i can deduct that your problem can be a reactive lymph node.
The lymph nodes act like a military checkpoint. When bacteria, viruses, and abnormal or diseased cells pass through the lymph channels, they are stopped at the node.
They become swollen in response to illness, infection, or stress. Swollen lymph nodes are one sign that your lymphatic system is working to rid your body of the responsible agents.
The cause can be an ear infection,an infected tooth,a sinus infection,a skin infection or other local infections.
Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw may hurt when you turn your head in a certain way or when you’re chewing food. They can often be felt simply by running your hand over your neck just below your jawline or they may be tender.(like in your case).
Your chronic diseases and the respective medications do not cause swollen lymph nodes,so don't worry!
I suggest to consult your dentist to check for potential tooth infections that can cause swollen lymph node.
If tooth infections are excluded and if the lymph node persist,your doctor may order ultrasond ,Xray or even Ct scan of the neck and jaw.The tests can be helpful to reach the right diagnosis.
Hope this is helpful.
Thanks for using HCM for your health problems.
Best regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I might have stated it earlier, I had a normal cbc which I would think can pick up a sign of an infection but for some reason it did not. would that lead it to be a tooth infection. Just asking. thanks for the feedback above.
Brief Answer:
It can be only a local infection,that's why.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Yes,it is true.
A complete blood count (CBC) is helpful to evaluate or to detect an infection.
But a local infection sometimes do not cause white blood cell pics and these doesn't means that there is not an infection in the body.
So,as i suggested earlier,the dentist consult is the first think to do in your case.
Hope i have answered to your questions.
Take care.
It can be only a local infection,that's why.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Yes,it is true.
A complete blood count (CBC) is helpful to evaluate or to detect an infection.
But a local infection sometimes do not cause white blood cell pics and these doesn't means that there is not an infection in the body.
So,as i suggested earlier,the dentist consult is the first think to do in your case.
Hope i have answered to your questions.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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