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On My Jaw Line About An Inch Down From My

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Posted on Thu, 26 Sep 2019
Question: on my jaw line about an inch down from my ear i fwwl a tiny hard ball that when i turn my head is tender there. twnder when you press it as well i get mild pain. its been 1 day since i noted it. my sinuses are bothering me as well. ive aent a picturr where i feel the ball
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It could be enlarged and inflammed Lymph node

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the picture.
It looks like enlarged and inflammed Lymph node.The skin surrounding that area is also red suggestive of inflammation.
I prescribe Antibiotic like Cefpodoxime along with Anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
Please consult a Doctor and get ppropriate prescription.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards
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On My Jaw Line About An Inch Down From My

Brief Answer: It could be enlarged and inflammed Lymph node Detailed Answer: Hi I saw the picture. It looks like enlarged and inflammed Lymph node.The skin surrounding that area is also red suggestive of inflammation. I prescribe Antibiotic like Cefpodoxime along with Anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. Please consult a Doctor and get ppropriate prescription. Nothing to worry. It will come down. Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further. Wish you good health and speedy recovery Regards