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Should I Meet Doctor For Knot And Pain In Jaw Of A 6 Year Old?

Hi, my son, 6 years old has been complaining about his jaw bone hurting for about a week and last night he showed me a knot that hurts really bad. It is right at his ear in the corner of the jaw and cheeck bone. Should I take him to a dentist, doctor, or ent?
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
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Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.

I think what you are quoting is an enlarged lymph node and it could be due to an ear infection or a small injury to the scalp or infection of lymph node itself. I suggest you get it examined by your paediatrician first.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Should I Meet Doctor For Knot And Pain In Jaw Of A 6 Year Old?

Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic. I think what you are quoting is an enlarged lymph node and it could be due to an ear infection or a small injury to the scalp or infection of lymph node itself. I suggest you get it examined by your paediatrician first. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,