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What Causes A Lump On Jawline After A Viral Infection?
For starters, I have had a bad head cold for 2 weeks now. You know, the kind where your throat hurts bad, your head aches, and your nose is irritated and bleeds. Today I noticed a rather hard, mobile lump under the skin on my jawline on the right side. It doesn't hurt much, but it's tender when touched. I have no idea what it might be. The only thing different I have done today was take two(2) Papaya enzyme chewable's for a sinus problem. Could I be allergic to Papayas? Or might it be a swollen Lymph Node? I'm a 19 year old Caucasian female. I am 5'0" and weigh 165 lbs. Please help me.
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
Hi! thanks for writing to us and sharing your recent health problem !
After going through your detailed history especially recent viral fever, the treatment and symptoms, if I were your treating physician, I would just like to examine your jawline swelling for assessment, what could it be!
Anyways, as per your description, the lump is mobile, hard, tender and followed recent cold attack; I must consider two possibilities:
1. an enlarged lymph node; it is usual and a normal body response; not to worry as it would go away with time!
2. salivary gland infection / inflammation
Therefore, please visit your doctor today for an examination and ultrasound if necessary AND THE POSSIBLE TREATMENT IF NEEDED!
Wishing you good health!
After going through your detailed history especially recent viral fever, the treatment and symptoms, if I were your treating physician, I would just like to examine your jawline swelling for assessment, what could it be!
Anyways, as per your description, the lump is mobile, hard, tender and followed recent cold attack; I must consider two possibilities:
1. an enlarged lymph node; it is usual and a normal body response; not to worry as it would go away with time!
2. salivary gland infection / inflammation
Therefore, please visit your doctor today for an examination and ultrasound if necessary AND THE POSSIBLE TREATMENT IF NEEDED!
Wishing you good health!
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