
What Could Cause Tender, Painful Lumps Under Hte Chin High On Neck ?

Thanks for the query.
Small, painful lumps under the chin may be due to Boils or Enlarged sub-mental lymph nodes. Sub-mental lymph nodes drain the lower lip, parts of the cheek, central teeth, floor of mouth, sub-mental salivary glands, tip of the tongue and lower central jaw. Any Oral infection, usually Bacterial, causes these glands to react and enlarge.
Isolated small, recent, painful lumps with no other complaints such as fever, weight loss, fatigue or night sweats, should not be a serious issue.
These are the few questions I would want to know before advising you:
1.What is the approximate size of these swellings?
2.Is the skin overlying the lumps red or inflamed?
3.Are the lumps soft or firm in consistency(feel)?
You may mail the photograph/s (front of neck & neck profile) to YYYY@YYYY with subject: 'ATTN: Dr. Sumit Bhatti'.
If they are increasing in size or number, you should see a General Physician or Dermatologist and a Dentist to start medication which will easily control this condition. Mild infections are self limiting and may not require any treatment. Routine Blood tests, Neck USG (UltraSonoGraphy) and FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) may be done, accordingly.
Anticipating your reply.

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