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What Causes Hard Lymph Node Under Right Jaw?
Question: Hard lymph node for 5 months under right jaw. It has not changed in size. It is hard and feels fixed. No pain no other symptoms. Could this be cancer? I have bad allergies and have white dots on my tounge for the last 6 months
Brief Answer:
It might be due to an oral infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
A hard, fixed lymph node is always reason for concern.
The fact that it hasn't changed in size it is a good sign.It makes the cancer less likely.
It might be an enlarged lymph node due to infection like fungal infection of the mouth.
It is very important to get examined by a physician because he can tell if the lymph node is hard and fixed or smooth and movable.
In your case physical examination is very important for the diagnosis.
If the physician confirms the presence of the infection of the mouth ,then after the treatment the lymph node can disappear.If not , you may need a complete evaluation to figure out the nature or the lymph node.
Probably a lymph node biopsy might be necessary for the diagnosis.
It might be nothing serious but just in case I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined.
Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have other questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
It might be due to an oral infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
A hard, fixed lymph node is always reason for concern.
The fact that it hasn't changed in size it is a good sign.It makes the cancer less likely.
It might be an enlarged lymph node due to infection like fungal infection of the mouth.
It is very important to get examined by a physician because he can tell if the lymph node is hard and fixed or smooth and movable.
In your case physical examination is very important for the diagnosis.
If the physician confirms the presence of the infection of the mouth ,then after the treatment the lymph node can disappear.If not , you may need a complete evaluation to figure out the nature or the lymph node.
Probably a lymph node biopsy might be necessary for the diagnosis.
It might be nothing serious but just in case I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined.
Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have other questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It is about the size of my pinky finger nail perfectly round and smooth. I am a hypochondriac. I have talk to my doctor on the phone he thinks it from an infection or a possible calcified gland. I have actually gained 6 pounds not lost weight just trying to get piece of mind. Do you think it's very likely to be cancer or from sllergies ?
I had blood work 2 months ago and everything was perfect I have also had an enlarged tonsil on the left side for many years and have a stuffy nose and post nasal drip everyday
I had blood work 2 months ago and everything was perfect I have also had an enlarged tonsil on the left side for many years and have a stuffy nose and post nasal drip everyday
Brief Answer:
Most likely it is due to oral infection or allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
The fact that you suffer from allergies and have had an oral infection during this time (white dots on the tongue) makes it most likely to be an enlarged lymph node due to infection or allergies.
The fact that the lymph node is small, has round shape and smooth consistence and the most important hasn't changed it's dimensions during 5 months ,makes cancer a very very low possibility.
Because cancerous cells proliferate too quick ,a cancer increases his size progressively and if it was cancer in 5 months it would have increased significantly.
I would suggest to consult your physician so he can examine this lymph node,just in case because I am sure it is nothing serious.
Take care!
Dr.Rovena Murati
Most likely it is due to oral infection or allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
The fact that you suffer from allergies and have had an oral infection during this time (white dots on the tongue) makes it most likely to be an enlarged lymph node due to infection or allergies.
The fact that the lymph node is small, has round shape and smooth consistence and the most important hasn't changed it's dimensions during 5 months ,makes cancer a very very low possibility.
Because cancerous cells proliferate too quick ,a cancer increases his size progressively and if it was cancer in 5 months it would have increased significantly.
I would suggest to consult your physician so he can examine this lymph node,just in case because I am sure it is nothing serious.
Take care!
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok I will but thank you. I I feel like it has been there longer but started worrying about it 5 months ago. And the fact it hasn't spread to any other lymph node and do to my allergies I feel deep down that it's nothing but it feels good to get reassurance
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Considering all the information you have provided ,I don't think it is something serious but get it checked by a doctor won't hurt.
If you have other questions or doubt to clarify,you are welcome.
Take care!
Dr.Rovena
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Considering all the information you have provided ,I don't think it is something serious but get it checked by a doctor won't hurt.
If you have other questions or doubt to clarify,you are welcome.
Take care!
Dr.Rovena
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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