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What Causes Lumps Under Skin Over The Jaw Line?

I've got a lumps under my jaw line under the skin that aren't visible but can be felt with the hands. They do not hurt although they can catch (it feels as though the lumps have been caught by the jaw bone). I don't feel I'll but they can be uncomfortable when they catch. What are these lumps?
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your concern . The symptoms you mention in query are can occur due to two things . Firstly there are many lymph nodes in that area so the lumps can be lymph node swelling , which usually occur due to infection. Secondly the lump can be due to blockage of submandibular gland duct , which occur due to stone or any foreign body such lump is called mucocele.

I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray or CT scan of that region to confirn the diagnosis .

In case of lymph node swelling doctor will prescribe antibiotics at least for week along with anti inflammatory drugs .

If it is mucocele then doctor may remove it surgically or perfoem marsupilization.

Sometimes the lump that is immoveable ,hard and slow growing could be a cancer so it is important to visit doctor and get it checked.

For now give warm compresses and take advil (if not allergic to it ) or tylenol for uncomfortableness and swelling.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Lumps Under Skin Over The Jaw Line?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your concern . The symptoms you mention in query are can occur due to two things . Firstly there are many lymph nodes in that area so the lumps can be lymph node swelling , which usually occur due to infection. Secondly the lump can be due to blockage of submandibular gland duct , which occur due to stone or any foreign body such lump is called mucocele. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray or CT scan of that region to confirn the diagnosis . In case of lymph node swelling doctor will prescribe antibiotics at least for week along with anti inflammatory drugs . If it is mucocele then doctor may remove it surgically or perfoem marsupilization. Sometimes the lump that is immoveable ,hard and slow growing could be a cancer so it is important to visit doctor and get it checked. For now give warm compresses and take advil (if not allergic to it ) or tylenol for uncomfortableness and swelling. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari