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Suggest Treatment For Hard Painful Bump In Near Jawline

Posted on Fri, 15 May 2015

Question: I am 18 female, have a hard, painful to touch, pea sized ball in soft tissue of cheek sbout a half inch above jaw line? Cheek looks a little swollen. What could this be?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be infection of that area.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like you have acquired infection of that area . Because of the associated inflammation, it has become hard and tender to touch.
I prescribe Antibiotics like Clindamycin capsule along with Cefuroxime tablet and anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
If abscess has formed, it has to be drained.
Nothing to worry.
Please consult your Surgeon and get examined clinically and proceed.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

What type of doctor do i see? Primary care or dentist?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It's better to consult a Dentist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It's better to consult a Dentist.
They have thorough knowledge of oral cavity.
Hope I answered your query.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar