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What Causes Pain Under The Jaws?

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Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016
Question: I have the same pain in a gland under my jaw ever so often on the same side. What could the reason to this be?
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
?? Swollen lymph nodes due to infections; salivary gland infections?

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. In my opinion there could be 2 possibilities to this:

1. Swollen lymph nodes: Lymph nodes tend to swell up when the body is fighting an infection, and if this region seems to be swelling up very often, it could be because you have been frequently falling ill, is this the case?

2. Submandibular (below the mandible) glands can swell up which is a sign of an infection, requiring antibiotic coverage. Other symptoms include foul taste in the mouth, fever, discomfort, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, etc. (also please note that not all of these symptoms need to be present to suspect this). If this is the case, then please do visit a doctor for further management.

I hope you find my response helpful sir. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (9 hours later)
Thank you I think I'll let my family physician check it out next week thanks again,
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please do let me know if there is anything more I can do to help ma'am

Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.

I am glad to hear that, please do keep me in the loop and if I can help I would be more than happy to help.

Best wishes.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Pain Under The Jaws?

Brief Answer: ?? Swollen lymph nodes due to infections; salivary gland infections? Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. In my opinion there could be 2 possibilities to this: 1. Swollen lymph nodes: Lymph nodes tend to swell up when the body is fighting an infection, and if this region seems to be swelling up very often, it could be because you have been frequently falling ill, is this the case? 2. Submandibular (below the mandible) glands can swell up which is a sign of an infection, requiring antibiotic coverage. Other symptoms include foul taste in the mouth, fever, discomfort, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, etc. (also please note that not all of these symptoms need to be present to suspect this). If this is the case, then please do visit a doctor for further management. I hope you find my response helpful sir. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.