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What Could Be The Small Lump Right Next To Jawline Which Is Sore And Painful To Touch?

I have a small lump right next to my jawline it it's very very painful to touch when I eat and laugh it is sore too. This morning I woke up and my cheek was slightly swollen I have a funny sensation around it that just doesn't feel right what could this be?
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The small lump that you have noticed can be due to a swollen lymph node due to an infection in the oral cavity a swollen oral gland or a soft tissue swelling.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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What Could Be The Small Lump Right Next To Jawline Which Is Sore And Painful To Touch?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The small lump that you have noticed can be due to a swollen lymph node due to an infection in the oral cavity a swollen oral gland or a soft tissue swelling. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com