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What Causes A Large Lump Under Ear And Jaw Bone Along With Dry Mouth?

Hi iam 65 yrs old and I have a lump under my ear and on Jaw bone for about 2yrs now and it has gotton biger and today it feels like it has come to a head it feels pointed its as big as a half a dollar and sore no pain yet, been having a hard time breathing and so dry mouth all the time I eat fruit popcicles all the time and stay hot i have my air and fan on high all the time,,, Help..Jan..
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump under ear and jaw bone along with dry mouth . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like lymphadenopathy and swollen Glands . But it can also be a lipoma , which is fatty tissue under skin . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physically to check tenderness and consistency . Doctor may perform liposuction in case of lipoma and may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) for lymphadenopathy along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also drain the lump . For now apply warm compresses to lump.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Large Lump Under Ear And Jaw Bone Along With Dry Mouth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have lump under ear and jaw bone along with dry mouth . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like lymphadenopathy and swollen Glands . But it can also be a lipoma , which is fatty tissue under skin . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physically to check tenderness and consistency . Doctor may perform liposuction in case of lipoma and may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) for lymphadenopathy along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also drain the lump . For now apply warm compresses to lump. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari