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What Causes Glands Enlargement Under The Jaw?

Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015

Question: Hi...I have a 16 year old son who is having an issue with swollen glands under his jaw near his chin and a few that are closer to his neck. He is going through puberty and is scared that it might be cancer. I am arranging for him to get a physical soon with a new primary care physician. He has been periodically sick from time to time but nothing more than a mild sore throat or head cold. I believe that it is related to the puberty and all the hormonal changes that he is experiencing. Your thoughts? Thank you, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glands enlargement not related to puberty

Detailed Answer:
Hi....glands enlargement under the jaw is not related to puberty or hormones.

I have a few questions -

1. Is there chronic or recurrent fever off late?
2. Is there significant weight loss or loss of appetite?
3. Is he pale or has anemia?
4. Does he have any abdominal distension?
5. Are there any enlarged glands anywhere else like arm pits/ groins lateral part of neck etc?
6. Are there any limb pains?
7. Is he becoming exhausted very soon?

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (28 minutes later)

Answers. 1. No 2. No 3. He is pale but more from lack of exposure to son. He likes video games. 4. No abdominal distension. 5. No other swollen glands. 6. Slight left knee pain. 7. No abnormal exhaustion.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please do not worry - may be insignificant swellin

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I have gone through the history points you have provided. I don't think you need to worry as this seems like an insignificant lymphadenopathy to me.

But I suggest you see your primary care physician for direct clinical examination.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (13 minutes later)

I concur. Thank you for your time.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If you are happy with my suggetions - please rate and close the discussion

Detailed Answer:
Hi...Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.

If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link -

www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696

Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj