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Suggest Treatment For Small Lump Beneath The Jaw

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

Question: Hi, What would cause a small lump underneath my right jaw? It tender to touch and is causing itchy feeling in my right ear.

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello -

A lump under the jaw, depending on the size, can be a lymph node that is inflamed or a salivary gland. If it is superficial and just in the skin, it can be a variety of things including an epidermoid cyst.

Given that it is tender to touch, apply hot wet compresses to it a few times a day. If it doesn't go away, then it should be examined by a doctor.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (30 minutes later)

Thank you for your answer, but what would cause the lump to have an impact on my right ear. My initial question stated that the area was tender to touch and caused an itchy tingling feeling in my right ear.

Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (11 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
What happens in the mouth and associated salivary, throat and neck glands can affect the ear too. The eustachian tube connect the throat with the ear. And also the facial nerve has branches to both the ear and jaw.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar