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What Causes A Lump On My Jaw Line?

i, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...okay so I felt a little ball on my jaw line a little higher like in my cheeks but not in my dums I dnt know its weird I think it is a nerve? Tumor? My sis said its my wisdom teeth but it kind of moves when I poke it
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query lump on my jaw line is mainly due to swollen lymph node, which is sub-mandibular group of lymph nodes and any infection in the head and neck region like teeth and gums, ear can cause this. I would suggest you to consult a physician and get evaluated and in case of infection antibiotic course can resolve the swelling. In case the swelling does not subside even after treatment or in case if there is no pathology found Biopsy has to be done to rule out for any malignant pathology such as tumor.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Lump On My Jaw Line?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query lump on my jaw line is mainly due to swollen lymph node, which is sub-mandibular group of lymph nodes and any infection in the head and neck region like teeth and gums, ear can cause this. I would suggest you to consult a physician and get evaluated and in case of infection antibiotic course can resolve the swelling. In case the swelling does not subside even after treatment or in case if there is no pathology found Biopsy has to be done to rule out for any malignant pathology such as tumor. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari