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Suggest Remedy For Painful Lump In Jaw With Sore Throat And Cough
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I've had a painful lump under my left jaw for about a month. At first it hurt only when I touched it. Now it's larger, it's hard, and it hurts constantly, pain extending up to my ear.
I also have a sore throat and a constant cough.
Also night sweats and difficulty swallowing
No fever
Oh, age: 61. Weight: 300 lbs. Height: 5'4"
I've had a painful lump under my left jaw for about a month. At first it hurt only when I touched it. Now it's larger, it's hard, and it hurts constantly, pain extending up to my ear.
I also have a sore throat and a constant cough.
Also night sweats and difficulty swallowing
No fever
Oh, age: 61. Weight: 300 lbs. Height: 5'4"
Brief Answer:
Tonsillitis /otitis / infected teeth to further check
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
The painful lump you've been having on your left jaw is swallowed lymph node. That might be due to :
- infected teeth : get them checked by a denist
- tonsillitis
- ear infection
To determine the cause, I advise to get a thorough ENT examination.
As I was reviewing your medical history, I noted that you are currently taking claritin, which is used in cases of allergies.
Apart claritin and ibuprofen, you need to take prescription antibiotics.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Tonsillitis /otitis / infected teeth to further check
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
The painful lump you've been having on your left jaw is swallowed lymph node. That might be due to :
- infected teeth : get them checked by a denist
- tonsillitis
- ear infection
To determine the cause, I advise to get a thorough ENT examination.
As I was reviewing your medical history, I noted that you are currently taking claritin, which is used in cases of allergies.
Apart claritin and ibuprofen, you need to take prescription antibiotics.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't have teeth or my tonsils. So that narrows it down. But if it's an infection, why don't I have a fever?
Brief Answer:
Viral infection as common cause associated with low fever
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
If no teeth or tonsils infection, then, ear infection and /or infection of the lymph node (lump) itself are also to consider.
There are some types of infections that affect lymph nodes which are not associated with fever or with low-grade fever (e.g. virus).
Hope it answered to your queries. Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Dr.Albana
Viral infection as common cause associated with low fever
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
If no teeth or tonsils infection, then, ear infection and /or infection of the lymph node (lump) itself are also to consider.
There are some types of infections that affect lymph nodes which are not associated with fever or with low-grade fever (e.g. virus).
Hope it answered to your queries. Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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