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What Does Small, Painful Lump Below Right Ear Under Jaw Indicate?

I have a small painful lump below my right ear near my jaw. It was not there or at least not painful last night but this morning hurt like heck and has gotten more sore as the day has gone on. Any insight? Also I have not been sick recently and the only change in my life is I am trying to quit smoking using Chantix
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

From the description, it seems to be either an infected lymph node or could be a inflamed parotid swelling. The exact nature could be determined only after a clinical assessment, and possibly an FNAC, and so I would advise you to visit your family physician/ENT surgeon for a clinical examimation and further management. Till then you could go for an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor for a symptomatic relief.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.


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What Does Small, Painful Lump Below Right Ear Under Jaw Indicate?

Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. From the description, it seems to be either an infected lymph node or could be a inflamed parotid swelling. The exact nature could be determined only after a clinical assessment, and possibly an FNAC, and so I would advise you to visit your family physician/ENT surgeon for a clinical examimation and further management. Till then you could go for an anti inflammatory drug along with a proton pump inhibitor for a symptomatic relief. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.