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What Causes Swollen Lump Behind The Jaw?

Hi, over the last few days I have discomfort in my face just under the cheek bone, it is like I had been punched in the face. This morning I have woken up with swollen lump just behind my jaw on the righ side of my neck and a bad taste in my mouth. I don't feel I'll, just this swelling
Thu, 29 May 2014
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Hi,
It seems that there might be having some soft tissue infection of cheek giving rise enlarge lymph node giving this trouble.
Go for one antibiotic and ant-inflammatory medicine course for 3-5 days.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Swollen Lump Behind The Jaw?

Hi, It seems that there might be having some soft tissue infection of cheek giving rise enlarge lymph node giving this trouble. Go for one antibiotic and ant-inflammatory medicine course for 3-5 days. Ok and take care.