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What Causes Swelling Under The Chin, In Between The Tongue And Jaw Area?
Since my oral surgery in March I have noticed swelling that occurs under my chin in between the tongue and jaw area. It first started to happen on a weekly basis but has progressed into a every other day basis. Normally when I eat spicy or sour foods. I have also noticed that when the swelling subsides their is a partial lump that remains on the right side but not the left side. I have already set an appointment for it but have not been seen for it or taken medication for it.
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
Hello,
Under your tongue, there are salivary glands. While eating spicy food saliva secretes more so glands will be swollen.
If any obstruction in the dict may be the swelling will be more and persist. Some time salivary gland stones may cause this problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
Under your tongue, there are salivary glands. While eating spicy food saliva secretes more so glands will be swollen.
If any obstruction in the dict may be the swelling will be more and persist. Some time salivary gland stones may cause this problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
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