Question 1

developed yesterday, (very slight cold battle going on couple days).  evening noticed swelling under jaw bones, glandular? swelling very obvious, firm, left side sightly larger than right, gets bigger when eating, left side bigger.  not painful, tender, b

Accepted Answer

Swelling : Swelling under your tongue is very serious and can be caused by a number of factors, including dental problems. Have you had your teeth checked out?

In any event, you must see a doctor immediately since this situation can escalate to a life threatening condition very, very quickly. It must be diagnosed and treated appropriately. See a doctor now.

Question 2

can tmj dysfunction cause swelling near the jaw bone and into the cheek? mine will sometimes be swollen. also can it cause swallowing problems too?

Accepted Answer

Various swelling: Often, associated with TMJ or actually caused by TMJ or causes TMJ are areas of swelling in certain areas of the jaw.  Often these swellings are caused by muscle problems and spasms of the jaw muscles.

You should make an appointment with a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon to evaluate you and help you.

Question 3

what could it be? woke up with nikel size puss pocket on lower lip and pain down that side of my face (under jaw bone) all the way to start of neck just under jaw bone. excruciating pain

Accepted Answer

Please : Please go to your dentist or physician today!  an infection in the head and neck area is very serious!  if you do not have a dentist or physician seek attention at an emergency room at your local hospital.  If you cannot afford treatment, go to the nearest free clinic in your area.

Question 4

is there need to be concerned about a lump/swelling that continues to appear.  no pain. located under the jaw bone below ear. fever 99 -100. tyl not w?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Get checked.  It could be infection but it could be something more serious like a tumor.  If there is a mass that persists a few weeks with no symptoms and for no reason, it may need a scan and/or a biopsy.  This is especially the case if there is a history of smoking and drinking or skin cancers for this part of the body.

Question 5

the swelling within my upper left eye lid has been increasing for the past 4 days. i also have a small mass at the end of my jaw bone beneath my l ear?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Such symptoms may reflect an infection in the eye area, with germs flowing to the pre-auricular lymph node, which is a lymph node under the skin next to the ear. One's primary care doctor can evaluate to see if medication is needed.

Question 6

yesterday left hand between thumb and pointer started inching profusely left side of neck under  jaw bone sore. today hand and neck swollen and itchy?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: It is possible this represents infection in hand or a skin reaction &amp; contact dermatitis affecting the hand, possibly an insect bite. The jaw pain may represent an inflammed and activated Lymph node. Would see UR primary care doctor, otherwise could become serious if not treated appropriately.

Question 7

i have an elongated bump on my neck just below the jaw bone, what might it be?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Could be submandibular or parotid salivary gland, enlarged lymph node from infection or tumor, congenital cyst, etc.   A neck mass must be evaluated so see ent.

Question 8

2-3cm lump below left ear under jaw bone for almost 3 yrs now, year 2 ct scan showed nothing. dr. thinks is swollen salivary gland. no symptoms. ?

Accepted Answer

See Oral Surgeon: There are some other rather benign tumor might show normal sign on ct or x-rays. Of course, if it is swollen salivary gland, then it must has a reason that cause it. Please consult an oral surgeon for further evaluation.

Question 9

temple is sore like a bruise but no mark. ear pain, jaw clicking, pain under jaw bone to chin. doc says tmd. motrin doesn't help. tmj cause this pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Click indicates disc displaced.  You can't fix this by taking a pill.  See your Dentist.  As if referral to Orthodontist or Oral Surgeon is in order.  You need someone to determine the cause of your dysfunction and to treat the cause.

Question 10

bone swelling behind the ear on the side of the head?

Accepted Answer

Probably mastoid: Probably air cells in the bone  of your skull that should be there.

If it has increased in size or is tender see ENT doctor

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Swelling on right side under jaw bone

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Developed yesterday, (very slight cold battle going on couple days). evening noticed swelling under jaw bones, glandular? swelling very obvious, firm, left side sightly larger than right, gets bigger when eating, left side bigger. not painful, tender, b

A member asked:

Can tmj dysfunction cause swelling near the jaw bone and into the cheek? mine will sometimes be swollen. also can it cause swallowing problems too?

A member asked:

What could it be? woke up with nikel size puss pocket on lower lip and pain down that side of my face (under jaw bone) all the way to start of neck just under jaw bone. excruciating pain

A member asked:

Is there need to be concerned about a lump/swelling that continues to appear. no pain. located under the jaw bone below ear. fever 99 -100. tyl not w?

A member asked:

The swelling within my upper left eye lid has been increasing for the past 4 days. i also have a small mass at the end of my jaw bone beneath my l ear?

A member asked:

Yesterday left hand between thumb and pointer started inching profusely left side of neck under jaw bone sore. today hand and neck swollen and itchy?

A member asked:

I have an elongated bump on my neck just below the jaw bone, what might it be?

A member asked:

2-3cm lump below left ear under jaw bone for almost 3 yrs now, year 2 ct scan showed nothing. dr. thinks is swollen salivary gland. no symptoms. ?

A member asked:

Temple is sore like a bruise but no mark. ear pain, jaw clicking, pain under jaw bone to chin. doc says tmd. motrin doesn't help. tmj cause this pain?

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Bone swelling behind the ear on the side of the head?

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