Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes An Inflamed Lymph Node Under The Jaw?
Question: I've have an abscess in my lower tooth near the wisdom tooth.
This has caused swelling and pain in my lymph node by my Lower jaw.
However I have noticed that after drinking alcohol I get more pain particularly the day after where I feel a stinging sensation also.
I'm scared this could indicate lymphoma?
This has caused swelling and pain in my lymph node by my Lower jaw.
However I have noticed that after drinking alcohol I get more pain particularly the day after where I feel a stinging sensation also.
I'm scared this could indicate lymphoma?
Brief Answer:
Seems like reactive lymphnode.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
From your description I would not worry about lymphima. This because :
- The swollen lymphnodes from lymphoma are not painful.
- They are generally more then one and in packages, so it is rare to be just one or two.
- There is a visible site of inflammation which would justify the swollen lymphnode.
If these reasons still do not convince you, then you can consider doing a complete blood count test, and put your mind at peace. Or, an ultrasound of the lymphnode would certainly identify it as a reactive (from inflamation) lymohnode or as something which needs more investigation.
But again, I would not worry, because it doesn't seem like a lymphoma lymphnode.
Hope this makes sense and reassurres you.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Seems like reactive lymphnode.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
From your description I would not worry about lymphima. This because :
- The swollen lymphnodes from lymphoma are not painful.
- They are generally more then one and in packages, so it is rare to be just one or two.
- There is a visible site of inflammation which would justify the swollen lymphnode.
If these reasons still do not convince you, then you can consider doing a complete blood count test, and put your mind at peace. Or, an ultrasound of the lymphnode would certainly identify it as a reactive (from inflamation) lymohnode or as something which needs more investigation.
But again, I would not worry, because it doesn't seem like a lymphoma lymphnode.
Hope this makes sense and reassurres you.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
