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What Causes Swollen Gland Under Jaw?
Question: Hi,
I have a swollen gland under my jaw, right side between chin and ear area. It is one that swells occasionally then goes down, this time tho it is making in uncomfortable to swallow but I only feel it in the upper right throat. I am also experiencing ear flutters in the right ear. I'm on the verge of a slight earache but it has not escalated in the last 24 hours. Just slight discomfort in the ear.
I don't have tonsils anymore. I have had a tremendous amount of stress losing my brother to cancer that I am decompressing from, it has affected my neck muscles and jaw. I recently had a chiro adjustment on my jaw and neck. Could this be purging of all that I have held in, with the chiropractic adjustment allowing things to flow?
I called to get in with a dr, new insurance tho has me on a wait list for who knows how long. Is there anything I can do now to help this? What should I be concerned with?
I have a swollen gland under my jaw, right side between chin and ear area. It is one that swells occasionally then goes down, this time tho it is making in uncomfortable to swallow but I only feel it in the upper right throat. I am also experiencing ear flutters in the right ear. I'm on the verge of a slight earache but it has not escalated in the last 24 hours. Just slight discomfort in the ear.
I don't have tonsils anymore. I have had a tremendous amount of stress losing my brother to cancer that I am decompressing from, it has affected my neck muscles and jaw. I recently had a chiro adjustment on my jaw and neck. Could this be purging of all that I have held in, with the chiropractic adjustment allowing things to flow?
I called to get in with a dr, new insurance tho has me on a wait list for who knows how long. Is there anything I can do now to help this? What should I be concerned with?
Brief Answer:
nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam and thanks for using healthcaremagic.
The swollen gland is most probably enlarged submandibular lymph node.
It is swollen very frequently and is easily palpable in many people.
It is enlarged in infections of the nose and sinuses, sores on the tongue and oral cavity.
Do not worry about it. See a doctor to find the source of infection.
Most common cause for earache is ear infection. Have a doctor take a look at it.Take a pain killer like tylenol or ibuprofen after checking the dose. Do some steam inahalation, it helps to open the eustachian tubes which in turn helps to ventilate the ears better and controls infection.
The swollen gland is not the purging effect.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam and thanks for using healthcaremagic.
The swollen gland is most probably enlarged submandibular lymph node.
It is swollen very frequently and is easily palpable in many people.
It is enlarged in infections of the nose and sinuses, sores on the tongue and oral cavity.
Do not worry about it. See a doctor to find the source of infection.
Most common cause for earache is ear infection. Have a doctor take a look at it.Take a pain killer like tylenol or ibuprofen after checking the dose. Do some steam inahalation, it helps to open the eustachian tubes which in turn helps to ventilate the ears better and controls infection.
The swollen gland is not the purging effect.
Regards,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi
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