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What Causes A Knot Under The Chin And Swollen Neck Lymph Node?

i have a very small knot under my chin( a lump) and also a swollen lymph node on my right side of my neck, they have been there a while and i hardly notice them because they are pain free. i recently visited my doctor and he said i should get them ultrasound, i have an appointment for Thursday, and honestly im scared to death after seeing all the cancer caused by these signs.. Should i be this concerned? im 19 and weight about 97 lbs.
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Hi...
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns...

As per your complain a knot under the chin and right side of neck seems to be swollen lymph nodes and if you have any recent history of infection in head and neck region then there is a possibility that it is due to Reactionary Lymphadenopathy as many a times the lymph nodes takes a comparatively longer time to regress as compared to the resolution of infection..
But in case of the lymph nodes are not mobile and attached to understand structures and as well as are present for months without any signs of regression it needs evaluation and an FNAC/Biopsy can help diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..

You need not to worry as it does not always needs to be life threatening and just relax and wait for the investigation results..

As of now do warm compresses over the nodes..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes A Knot Under The Chin And Swollen Neck Lymph Node?

Hi... Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns... As per your complain a knot under the chin and right side of neck seems to be swollen lymph nodes and if you have any recent history of infection in head and neck region then there is a possibility that it is due to Reactionary Lymphadenopathy as many a times the lymph nodes takes a comparatively longer time to regress as compared to the resolution of infection.. But in case of the lymph nodes are not mobile and attached to understand structures and as well as are present for months without any signs of regression it needs evaluation and an FNAC/Biopsy can help diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. You need not to worry as it does not always needs to be life threatening and just relax and wait for the investigation results.. As of now do warm compresses over the nodes.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.