Question 1

abcess? lump on lower jaw corner?

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Hard to tell: It depends on your symptoms.  Do you have a fever, pain, redness then maybe an abscess.  If those symptoms don't exist then potentially a lymph node or other mass.  You should see your doctor to better evaluate.

Question 2

prescribed cataflam & voltaren for inflamed gums. expected clear up 4 days. after 2, painful expanding lump on lower jaw. drs on leave. can it wait?

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Exam needed: This expanding lump warrants an examination as soon as possible as it could be an abscess, infected salivary or inflamed/infected lymph gland or even a hematoma from bleeding.. Go to the hospital emergency room for prompt evaluation and treatment. Cataflam and voltaren are the same molecule or medication.

Question 3

wisdom teeth (right up & low) extracted on 8th apr by surgeon drilling lower jaw. 12 days over, lockjaw, hard lump on lower jaw & possibly pus (salty)?

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Common: Pretty common with a surgical wisdom tooth and at this time you are going though normal issues with hard lumps etc but I am concerned about the lockjaw and the hard lump at the sometime.  I would go back for an evaluation via the dentist or oral surgeon that did the work.  No worries

Question 4

sore lump in lower jaw?

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Many things: Can be caused by many things. See oral surgeon or ENT doc for evaluation.

Question 5

pain lower jaw and i also have a neck lump. what is this?

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Many choices: It could be an abscessed tooth or an impacted wisdom tooth.  Advise you to start with a dental visit for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

i have a painless small lump on my lower jaw. it doesn't ruin my looks and it doesn't  bother me. is it a lymph node?

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Please seek consulta: Your lump needs to be evaluated by a qualified ENT physician. There are many possible causes for this, many of which can be serious. Please seek attention asap!

Question 7

small hard lump under right ear behind lower jaw. have had it for at least 5 years now. what could cause this and what affordable ways could treat it?

Accepted Answer

Many things: It could be a cyst, tumor, swollen lymph node, etc.
Get a referral from your dr. For this to be biopsied, and removed properly.



The fact it's been there for 5 yr leads me to believe it is not too serious, but get it removed.

Question 8

root canal on lower jaw 1st molar.now hard, painful lump inside my cheek, next to tooth. what is it?

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Needs examination: Difficult to say - may be an ongoing infection or simply inflammatory tissue or some other issue such as salivary gland infection.  Needs fairly prompt dental or medical examination (GP or urgent care or urgent dentist)  and right away if breathing or swallowing difficulties.  All the best.

Question 9

today i found a lump on my chin. it's on the underside, on what i guess would  be my lower jaw bone, right on the center of the bone. it feels bruised?

Accepted Answer

This could be an: Enlarged lymph node (a cyst is also a possibility) - if not resolving within several weeks or if it becomes red, hot, more enlarged or tender - seek medical attention.

Question 10

i have a small lump in my mouth at the bottom of my lower jaw central to the lower teeth. where the gums meet the soft tissues. it's soft, no pain.

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Lump: Any pain, bleeding, or as in your case, swelling, should be investigated.  Depending on size, duration, position, composition it may or may not need treatment.  Please have your Dentist examine area and advise you.

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Abcess? lump on lower jaw corner?

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Prescribed cataflam & voltaren for inflamed gums. expected clear up 4 days. after 2, painful expanding lump on lower jaw. drs on leave. can it wait?

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Wisdom teeth (right up & low) extracted on 8th apr by surgeon drilling lower jaw. 12 days over, lockjaw, hard lump on lower jaw & possibly pus (salty)?

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Sore lump in lower jaw?

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Pain lower jaw and i also have a neck lump. what is this?

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I have a painless small lump on my lower jaw. it doesn't ruin my looks and it doesn't bother me. is it a lymph node?

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Small hard lump under right ear behind lower jaw. have had it for at least 5 years now. what could cause this and what affordable ways could treat it?

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Root canal on lower jaw 1st molar.now hard, painful lump inside my cheek, next to tooth. what is it?

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Today i found a lump on my chin. it's on the underside, on what i guess would be my lower jaw bone, right on the center of the bone. it feels bruised?

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I have a small lump in my mouth at the bottom of my lower jaw central to the lower teeth. where the gums meet the soft tissues. it's soft, no pain.

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