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What Causes A Lump Under The Jaw?

HI MY NAME IS TONIE I DISCOVERED ABOUT A MONTH AGO I HAVE A LUMP UNDER MY MIDLINE JAW IT DONT HURT ITS NOT TENDER BUT IM CONCERNED BECAUSE IT HAS MOVED FURTHER DOWN MY THROAT IM NOT A SMOKER BUT I HAVE HAD BROUGHT THEM ONLY TWICE IN MY LIFE AND SMOKE THEM ON THE COUNT OF STRESS I DONT WORRY ABOUT MUCH OF NOTHING BUT THIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN HARD FOR ME THANK
Fri, 12 Dec 2014
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Hi,
From history it seems that there might be having enlarged sub mandibular lymph nodes giving this problem.
Do not worry about cancer.
There might be having some infection in the mouth like ulcer, carious teeth or tartered teeth.
Consult oral surgeon and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes A Lump Under The Jaw?

Hi, From history it seems that there might be having enlarged sub mandibular lymph nodes giving this problem. Do not worry about cancer. There might be having some infection in the mouth like ulcer, carious teeth or tartered teeth. Consult oral surgeon and get examined. Ok and take care.