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Swollen/tender Throat/neck Directly Under The Jaw With Painful Chewing, Congestion, Sore Throat( Tonsils Removed)?
My throat/neck directly under my jaw is swollen and tender. It is only on one side. It is painful to chew. I have had congestion and a sore throat for about a week. My tonsils were removed years ago. I have not run a fever. I am a white male, non smoker 52 yoa.
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Swelling under the jaw can either be an infected lymph node or a infected sbmandibular saliavary gland although the latter is more likely since you are having pain while swallowing.
Please meet your ent doctor/dentist for examination and advice. You will need antibiotics for the infection.
Dont worry, you will be fine!
Take care
Swelling under the jaw can either be an infected lymph node or a infected sbmandibular saliavary gland although the latter is more likely since you are having pain while swallowing.
Please meet your ent doctor/dentist for examination and advice. You will need antibiotics for the infection.
Dont worry, you will be fine!
Take care
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