Question 1

what are the causes of swollen lymphnodes in the jaw and neck area in children?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Swollen lymph nodes are usually a result of an infection. The lymph nodes swell because they are part of the immune systems attempt to fight off an infection. Different lymph nodes protect different parts of the body. If a swollen node persists, is red or very tender, or if it keeps getting bigger, have your child checked by your pediatrician.

Question 2

my gland is swollen right where my jaw and neck meet, right under my earlobe. my ears have also been swelling. what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Maybe Parotitis: The parotid glands are the saliva-producing glands.
Parotitis is an inflammation of one or both parotid glands. There are a number of causes including infection (both bacterial and viral), autoimmune (sjogren syndrome), obstructing stone or other causes of blockage, as well as sarcoidosis among many other less common causes. You need to see your physician.

Question 3

i have a swollen lymph nodes in jaw and neck, plus red bumps on feet. what could be wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Cannot diagnose: These two entities are probably unrelated. Go and see a doctor. Answers on HealthTap aren't intended for individual treatment, prescription or diagnosis.

Question 4

i have swollen glands under jaw and in neck with what feels like a hole where my wisdom tooth should be coming in i can feel a little piece of tooth ?

Accepted Answer

Ok: You have your wisdom tooth erupting. There may be an infection if you are swollen. Please see a local dentist for evaluation

Question 5

is it normal that my ear pain radiates down my throat and i have a swollen jaw and throat?

Accepted Answer

No.: Can get referred pain to the ear from a throat or jaw issue. Best tp see your otolaryngologist for exam, diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 6

my friend is concerned she might have cancer. she feels tired, neck hurts and swollen lymph nodes under jaw and neck and breast. one ear canal is inflamed and back of skull on one side is sore. her sinuses are clear. dry throat but not sore.

Accepted Answer

?cancer: while what you have described above looks like an infection. Anyone who is concerned that they may have cancer should go to be seen by their doctor. even if its revealed to be an infection - its worth it for peace of mind

Question 7

what do i do about a swollen jaw and face from getting punched?

Accepted Answer

See oral surgeon: See an oral surgeon or ENT doc ASAP. You may have a broken jaw or facial bone.

Question 8

i have a swollen jaw (don't know why). what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Although there are many other possibilities, you might have an infection.  You need to see a dentist as soon as possible to diagnose the cause of your swelling.  Please be aware that untreated infections can spread and cause serious complications.  They can even be life threatening.

Question 9

how do you get rid of a swollen jaw after being hit, in it?

Accepted Answer

Time and ice: The sooner you get ice packs in the area the better.  A bag of frozen peas also works well. Once it has already swollen to its maximum, you want external heat to help reduce the swelling.  You can also use anti-inflammatory pain medication such as advil, Motrin or aleve (naproxen).  However, you should also see a dentist just to make sure nothing is broken or needs any other treatment or attention.

Question 10

is it ever that a pinhead sized cavity cause swollen jaw gland on that side and pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: What you see on the outside, a 'pin head' size lesion, may be enormous underneath where you cannot see, inside the tooth. We see this all the time. A radiograph is used to determine the extent of the decay. It may be so deep that the nerve has been affected, and it seems that way from your symptoms. Go see a local dentist for treatment.

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What are the causes of swollen lymphnodes in the jaw and neck area in children?

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My gland is swollen right where my jaw and neck meet, right under my earlobe. my ears have also been swelling. what is going on?

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I have a swollen lymph nodes in jaw and neck, plus red bumps on feet. what could be wrong with me?

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I have swollen glands under jaw and in neck with what feels like a hole where my wisdom tooth should be coming in i can feel a little piece of tooth ?

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Is it normal that my ear pain radiates down my throat and i have a swollen jaw and throat?

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My friend is concerned she might have cancer. she feels tired, neck hurts and swollen lymph nodes under jaw and neck and breast. one ear canal is inflamed and back of skull on one side is sore. her sinuses are clear. dry throat but not sore.

A member asked:

What do i do about a swollen jaw and face from getting punched?

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I have a swollen jaw (don't know why). what should i do?

A member asked:

How do you get rid of a swollen jaw after being hit, in it?

A member asked:

Is it ever that a pinhead sized cavity cause swollen jaw gland on that side and pain?

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