HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can A Knot Under The Chin Be Treated?

I had small amount of swelling in the lingual frenulum under my tongue with redness and a small yellow dot (looking like a small pus area) but was no bigger than a pin head. I noticed it because it was irratating and I could tell it was a little swollen. Less than an hour later I noticed a huge knot (ping pong ball size) in my neck under my chin. When I pushed on it I could feel the pressure under my tongue and it actually hurt a little and was pulling on the lingual frenulum. I immediately started taking some antibiotics that my husband had and went to the dr. the next day (pcp). She said I must have some infection process going on. I only had a little fluid behind my right ear but she said don't take antibiotics. I continued taking them anyway. Today a week later I still have a knot under my chin but much smaller and still have a yellow dot on my lingual frenulum with most inflammation gone. If I push on the knot or lymph node I still feel it pulling under my tongue. Help please?
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Report Abuse
General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

It could be a mucus cyst or conditions like ranula.

Consult a general surgeon and get it removed.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can A Knot Under The Chin Be Treated?

Hi, It could be a mucus cyst or conditions like ranula. Consult a general surgeon and get it removed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician