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How To Cure Painful Lump On The Left Side Of Upper Throat Under The Back Of The Jaw?
i have a lump on the left side of my upper throat just under the back of the jaw. It is painful to the touch but noproblem swallowing as of yet. I noticed the lump just after noon today. It has become more painful and grew in size slightly. My daughter says it feels round but elongated. Is that where a lymph node is?
Fri, 31 Jan 2014
User's Response
Hi,
The lump you feel on your left side of your upper throat could be related to a swollen lymph-node. Usually, such lymp-nodes are swollen when you have a
- common cold,
- flu (viral infection),
- infected tooth root,
- or any other bacterial infection of throat, ear, or lymph-node itself
You should follow up with an ENT specialist to start prescription antibiotic orally, take good oral hygiene.
All the best!
Dr.Bardha
The lump you feel on your left side of your upper throat could be related to a swollen lymph-node. Usually, such lymp-nodes are swollen when you have a
- common cold,
- flu (viral infection),
- infected tooth root,
- or any other bacterial infection of throat, ear, or lymph-node itself
You should follow up with an ENT specialist to start prescription antibiotic orally, take good oral hygiene.
All the best!
Dr.Bardha
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