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Does Cold With Painful Chin In Smokers Suggest?
I am a 35 year old male. I smoke about a pack a day and have for about 11 years. Recently, I had a cold and for the past week I have a painful feeling under the right side of my chin and near my right tonsil. I suspect its a swollen lymph node. Is this likely cancer or something that should go away? When do I need to see a doctor?
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
This swelling could be anything from a lymph node to a cancer in the jaw bone to a simple infection given your history of smoking. Since smoking predisposes to both cancer and infections, we need to rule out both. I would advise you to take 5 days of antibiotics (Tab Coamoxyclav 625mg twice daily) and if the swelling persists to consult a cancer surgeon.
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