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Woke Up With Solid Lump Around The Bottom Of The Jaw. Should I Be Concerned?

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Posted on Mon, 30 Dec 2013
Question: Last night I was fine and then when I woke this morning right under my chin around the bottom of the jaw I woke up with a solid lump that hurts really bad. Should I be concerned about this and what is it. My gums and teeth don't hurt.
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Answered by Dr. Farah Hussain (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer: acute condition needs radiographic evaluation. Detailed Answer: Hello; welcome to hcm; Swelling or lump seen below the chin is suggestive of few conditions like sublingual salivary gland swelling or lymph node enlargement ; abscess draining from periapical infection of lower front teeth; cysts arising from jaw. Since it's a acute infection it cannot be a tumour. I would advise you to get a OPG radiograph done which will help in diagnosis and consult a oral surgeon for examination. The test is recommended. Hope this helps If you have any doubts or queries I will be gland to help you. wishing you quick recovery; Regards. dr.farah XXXXXXX
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Woke Up With Solid Lump Around The Bottom Of The Jaw. Should I Be Concerned?

Brief Answer: acute condition needs radiographic evaluation. Detailed Answer: Hello; welcome to hcm; Swelling or lump seen below the chin is suggestive of few conditions like sublingual salivary gland swelling or lymph node enlargement ; abscess draining from periapical infection of lower front teeth; cysts arising from jaw. Since it's a acute infection it cannot be a tumour. I would advise you to get a OPG radiograph done which will help in diagnosis and consult a oral surgeon for examination. The test is recommended. Hope this helps If you have any doubts or queries I will be gland to help you. wishing you quick recovery; Regards. dr.farah XXXXXXX