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How Can a Painful Lump On The Chin Be Treated?
Hello, I have a small lump directly under my chin that feels as if it could be attached to the jaw bone. It appeared overnight. It is hard and does not seem to move but feels painful when I push on it. I assumed it was a lymph node but I thought they were usually movableZ
Mon, 15 May 2017
Hi, thank you for using Healthcare Magic,
I know this bothering you, but you dont have to worry too much.
Since when you feel this? Is there a fever before? Do you feel hard or pain when swallowing?
The possibilities of the lump in the chin are:
1. Enlarged lymph node, this can happen if there is inflammation around the gland caused by viral, bacterial or fungal infections. But it can also be a sign of a malignancy such as lymphoma.
2. Parotitis, inflammation of the parotid salivary glands.
3. Lipoma, lipid mumps that grow slowly, no pain, and usually happen in elderly.
To find out the type of lump, you need a direct consultation with the oncologist or surgeon, because by looking directly and perhaps some investigation, the cause of the bump can be known so that it can be given the right diagnosis.
Your doctor may suggest a biopsy in some cases. Not all of this lump need to be operated. For the example, if the cause is enlarged lymph node due to infection, with appropriate treatment then the bumps will be deflated.
Don't manipulate this lumps, and take a very good care.
Thank you
I know this bothering you, but you dont have to worry too much.
Since when you feel this? Is there a fever before? Do you feel hard or pain when swallowing?
The possibilities of the lump in the chin are:
1. Enlarged lymph node, this can happen if there is inflammation around the gland caused by viral, bacterial or fungal infections. But it can also be a sign of a malignancy such as lymphoma.
2. Parotitis, inflammation of the parotid salivary glands.
3. Lipoma, lipid mumps that grow slowly, no pain, and usually happen in elderly.
To find out the type of lump, you need a direct consultation with the oncologist or surgeon, because by looking directly and perhaps some investigation, the cause of the bump can be known so that it can be given the right diagnosis.
Your doctor may suggest a biopsy in some cases. Not all of this lump need to be operated. For the example, if the cause is enlarged lymph node due to infection, with appropriate treatment then the bumps will be deflated.
Don't manipulate this lumps, and take a very good care.
Thank you
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