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Suggest Remedy For Painful Swollen Gland Under Jawbone

good morning I have been taking Champix for 10 days, I have to quit smoking because they found a lump on my lung on a routine x-ray. i also have nodules in my thyroid that will be checked again in 6 months. I am however experiencing a painful swollen gland under my jawbone. Is this as a result of the champix?
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that painful swollen gland under the jawbone can be due to 2 main causes:
1.Submandibular lymph node enlargement or submandibular lymphadenopathy..
2.Submandibular salivary gland enlargement due to infection or clogged duct due to formation of crystalline stones or foreign body imapction..

It does not seems to be due to champix but due to infection or clogged ducts..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral surgeon or an ENT expert and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x-ray, MRI Scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

In case of infection a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers along with cool compresses can help..

In case f clogged duct of the gland if the obstruction is superficial manual removal can be done but in case of deeper placed obstruction surgical removal is advisable..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedy For Painful Swollen Gland Under Jawbone

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that painful swollen gland under the jawbone can be due to 2 main causes: 1.Submandibular lymph node enlargement or submandibular lymphadenopathy.. 2.Submandibular salivary gland enlargement due to infection or clogged duct due to formation of crystalline stones or foreign body imapction.. It does not seems to be due to champix but due to infection or clogged ducts.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral surgeon or an ENT expert and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x-ray, MRI Scan can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. In case of infection a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers along with cool compresses can help.. In case f clogged duct of the gland if the obstruction is superficial manual removal can be done but in case of deeper placed obstruction surgical removal is advisable.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.