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What Causes Pain In The Jaw Behind The Tooth?

My 11 year old son has pain in his jaw behind his tooth in the back but gas went to the dentist recently and it wasn't hurting then but he has a lump under his jawline I felt both sides and it's moveable but not painful he says ...what should I do and is it something to be concerned about his throat does hurt when he swallows no sign of fever
Fri, 6 Jan 2017
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Hi,

As per your complain if your son has pain in jaw behind the tooth and lumps under the jaw that can be swollen lymph nodes, can be probably due to either erupting second molar tooth while any infection related to throat can also case swollen lymph nodes and jaw pain. But for confirmation an x-ray of the painful areas of the jaw needs to be evaluated so that treatment can be done accordingly.

As of now he can take Acetaminophen to relieve pain. You can do cool compresses over the swelling for relieving pain and swelling. Give him a soft diet. Make him do warm saline gargles.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Causes Pain In The Jaw Behind The Tooth?

Hi, As per your complain if your son has pain in jaw behind the tooth and lumps under the jaw that can be swollen lymph nodes, can be probably due to either erupting second molar tooth while any infection related to throat can also case swollen lymph nodes and jaw pain. But for confirmation an x-ray of the painful areas of the jaw needs to be evaluated so that treatment can be done accordingly. As of now he can take Acetaminophen to relieve pain. You can do cool compresses over the swelling for relieving pain and swelling. Give him a soft diet. Make him do warm saline gargles. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora