Question 1

what is a name of the bone ( feels round) i can feel it on both side under my ears, between jaw curve and mestodis process ?

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure what: you are referring to.  Immediately posterior to the condyle of the mandible is the post glenoid process(tubercle), a vary small prominence that comprises the posterior wall of the fossa of the TMJ joint.  Posterior to that is the external auditory canal of the ear, and posterior to that is the mastoid process.  You are undoubtedly feeling a normal part of your skull, difficult to tell exactly what

Question 2

occasionally i get this dull pain that starts in the bottom row of my teeth, radiates to jaw, mastoid process/occipital bone and ear. the pain is a 6-7, and only happens on right side. not occurring over often, but what could be wrong? its painful?

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: There are textbooks full of possibilities. Anything from wisdom tooth inflammation to abscessed teeth to neurologic disorders too malocclusion to pernicious habits to..... Start with your General Den test. If everything is healthy then next stop is your General Physician. If everything there is clear, your Dentist and your Physician may refer you to specialists for evaluations.

Question 3

lump under cheek bone, like a firm sac, runs in direction diagonally from ear to mouth deep down. could it be anything to do with a tooth/jaw infectio?

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Yes: That's a very likely possibility. See your dentist as soon as possible as infections can spread quickly and cause serious complications.

Question 4

saw ent for head/ear pain 2 mos ago. ears/sinuses were fine. this wk, found a stationary, bone-like, painful, marble size mass on my mastoid process.

Accepted Answer

Well this certainly: doesn't sound good! Make an appointment for reevaluation with your ENT as soon as possible.

Question 5

i have a pain under my left ear and under the jaw bone to touch.?

Accepted Answer

TMJ: Temporomandibular joint dysfucntion/pain is a common cause of ear pain. If you tend to grind your teeth or have poor occlusion due to missing teeth or some anatomical variant, you may be especially prone to develop the dysfunction of this joint. There may be other types of problems causing similar symtpoms, though.

Question 6

is there a lymph node in between jaw bone and ear?

Accepted Answer

Yes and nearby: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 7

what can be this lump under my ear above my jaw bone ?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node or cyst: In this area under the ear and above the jaw bone, the possibilities are 1.) cervical lymph node, 2.) a benign sebaceous cyst, or 3 a benign (hopefully) parotid growth.  See a head and neck surgeon for an appropriate diagnosis.

Question 8

i have a lump behind my right jaw bone just below my ear lobe and its kind of painful what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node or gland: Could be a swollen lymph node or a swollen parotid salivary gland. If it is tender it may be infected and you should see a doctor.

Question 9

what can i do at home for a tooth/earache that goes down jaw bone between ear and tooth?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Instead, go see a dentist and or doctor to see why you are having these symptoms. Possible infection?

Question 10

hard lump behind my left ear right at the top of the jaw bone?

Accepted Answer

Cyst or lymph node: It need to be checked by your doctor.It may be a cyst oe a lymph node or a tumor.So have it checked with ypor medical provider.

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What is a name of the bone ( feels round) i can feel it on both side under my ears, between jaw curve and mestodis process ?

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Occasionally i get this dull pain that starts in the bottom row of my teeth, radiates to jaw, mastoid process/occipital bone and ear. the pain is a 6-7, and only happens on right side. not occurring over often, but what could be wrong? its painful?

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Lump under cheek bone, like a firm sac, runs in direction diagonally from ear to mouth deep down. could it be anything to do with a tooth/jaw infectio?

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Saw ent for head/ear pain 2 mos ago. ears/sinuses were fine. this wk, found a stationary, bone-like, painful, marble size mass on my mastoid process.

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I have a pain under my left ear and under the jaw bone to touch.?

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Is there a lymph node in between jaw bone and ear?

A member asked:

What can be this lump under my ear above my jaw bone ?

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I have a lump behind my right jaw bone just below my ear lobe and its kind of painful what could it be?

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What can i do at home for a tooth/earache that goes down jaw bone between ear and tooth?

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Hard lump behind my left ear right at the top of the jaw bone?

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