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What Is The Cause Of A Lump Under The Chin?
I have a small pea size stationary hard lump on the center of my jaw under my chin. It is slightly painful unless I touch it. Touching or pressing on it is quite painful. Is this something I should be concerned about or should I just take the wait and see method?
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
HI.
This small lump is a lymph node and one can always find a course of an infection in the drainage area- like a caries too or so. Consult an Oral Surgeon and find out the offending cause. Get this treated , the lump will automatically go away.
As this lump is a potential source of an abscess which grows fast and sometimes can cause a difficult situation, it is mandatory to get this investigated and treated. NO wait and watch n this case.
This small lump is a lymph node and one can always find a course of an infection in the drainage area- like a caries too or so. Consult an Oral Surgeon and find out the offending cause. Get this treated , the lump will automatically go away.
As this lump is a potential source of an abscess which grows fast and sometimes can cause a difficult situation, it is mandatory to get this investigated and treated. NO wait and watch n this case.
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