Question 1

what to do if i have a hard, unmovable lump right on my jaw joint, adjacent to my ear lobe. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Could be many things including displaced fracture, arthritis, displaced joint disc, tumor, etc.  Please see either Oral &amp; Maxillofacial Surgeon or Ear/Nose/Throat specialist.  You have to be examined to be diagnosed.  Please call now...don't put this off.

Question 2

found small hard lump that moves slightly by the left side of my face by my ear and jaw joint. had a lipoma on shoulder b4 but this feels v different ?

Accepted Answer

Can't say for sure: without evaluation - sounds like an inflammed lymph node (or possibly a cyst).

Question 3

hard unmovable lump right on my jaw joint, adjacent to my ear lobe.  if i move my jaw i can't feel it. but my jaw get stuck when i eat and headache.

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Your doctor needs to examine your jaw for a lymph node or something connected to your jaw bone. Best to get checked out by your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 4

small lump on right jaw joint near ear lobe ~ pops outward when open mouth. when eat or drink a cold item, pain in lump & on down to lower molars. tmj?

Accepted Answer

Coincidental: You may have two simultaneous coincidental problems.  You may have dysfunction of your jaw joint with disc displacement, and you may have infected teeth.  Please call a Dentist and make an appointment before your chronic problems become severely acute.

Question 5

hard lump on jaw joint, felt through touching my cheek, level with bottom of earlobe, 2cm away, aching, always have swollen parotid gland.what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation or mass: Possible explanations are an obstructed duct causing a tender area of swelling or a parotid tumor.  80% of, parotid tumors are benign.  It is concerning that it aches as parotid cancers are more likely to be painful than benign masses.  Recommend seeing ENT soon.

Question 6

my 7 year old daughter has a small, hard, painful bump at the back of her hard palate near the jaw joint. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Have it checked : It could be any number of things. Definitely have it evaluated by your dentist to determine the cause and potential solution to this area.

Question 7

small movable lump under chin. next to jaw line near the joint/hinge. it is sore to the touch. have to push up underneath chin to feel it.light smoker?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: It is likely an inflammed lymph node and the reason may be anywhere in its vicinity- teeth, ear, etc.

Question 8

doctor,my son 6 years old has hard lumps on forhead,back head,back hand,jaw,toe near joints,paining, spreading on head.don scan,xray.what is this doct?

Accepted Answer

Bumps.: This not normal. He needs a complete physical to determine the nature of those bumps.

Question 9

what will the dentist do for a displaced jaw joint?

Accepted Answer

Reposition it: If you jaw joint is displaced, locked or stuck open or closed a dentist will try to reposition your jaw into place.  After that you will need a strategy or treatment to prevent this from happening again.

Question 10

what could cause the pain and possible swelling on my jaw joint?

Accepted Answer

Difficult issue: Temporomandibular joint pathology is a complicated and difficult issue and consulting a dentist is warranted.

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What to do if i have a hard, unmovable lump right on my jaw joint, adjacent to my ear lobe. what is it?

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Found small hard lump that moves slightly by the left side of my face by my ear and jaw joint. had a lipoma on shoulder b4 but this feels v different ?

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Hard unmovable lump right on my jaw joint, adjacent to my ear lobe. if i move my jaw i can't feel it. but my jaw get stuck when i eat and headache.

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Small lump on right jaw joint near ear lobe ~ pops outward when open mouth. when eat or drink a cold item, pain in lump & on down to lower molars. tmj?

A member asked:

Hard lump on jaw joint, felt through touching my cheek, level with bottom of earlobe, 2cm away, aching, always have swollen parotid gland.what could it be?

A member asked:

My 7 year old daughter has a small, hard, painful bump at the back of her hard palate near the jaw joint. what could this be?

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Small movable lump under chin. next to jaw line near the joint/hinge. it is sore to the touch. have to push up underneath chin to feel it.light smoker?

A member asked:

Doctor,my son 6 years old has hard lumps on forhead,back head,back hand,jaw,toe near joints,paining, spreading on head.don scan,xray.what is this doct?

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What will the dentist do for a displaced jaw joint?

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What could cause the pain and possible swelling on my jaw joint?

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