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Suggest Treatment For Lump Under The Chin
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My daughter is 26months,I found a small less than pea size lump under her chin on the right side, she is acting normal and doesn't seems to have any pain when I touch it, she dosen't have a fever, eating normal should I call her pedetrician or just am I panicking too much help!!!!
My daughter is 26months,I found a small less than pea size lump under her chin on the right side, she is acting normal and doesn't seems to have any pain when I touch it, she dosen't have a fever, eating normal should I call her pedetrician or just am I panicking too much help!!!!
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query . The most probable reason for the lump under the chin is sialolithiasis . It occur due to collection of mucin in connective tissue from salivary glan duct of which get blocked by small calculi.
There can be many reason for occurrence of sialolithiasis like insufficient saliva in mouth , forign body or infection .
I would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper diagnosis and to rule out causes like infection or lymph node swelling. doctor may order X-ray, ultrasound or sialography. Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory drugs , hydration therapy and recommend gentle massage . He/she may also perform minor surgery like sialectomy.
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Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query . The most probable reason for the lump under the chin is sialolithiasis . It occur due to collection of mucin in connective tissue from salivary glan duct of which get blocked by small calculi.
There can be many reason for occurrence of sialolithiasis like insufficient saliva in mouth , forign body or infection .
I would suggest you to consult oral pathologist for proper diagnosis and to rule out causes like infection or lymph node swelling. doctor may order X-ray, ultrasound or sialography. Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory drugs , hydration therapy and recommend gentle massage . He/she may also perform minor surgery like sialectomy.
br>
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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