Question 1

what can cause swollen lymph nodes between ear and jaw?

Accepted Answer

Parotid nodes: The major sites of node involvement in the H&amp;N area are related to the jugular nodes.  If not of primary lymphomatous origin the nodes are metastatic usually from thyroid  or oral squamous lesions metastatic to neck. In the area between ear and jaw the parotid is a major structure with multiple nodes  either metastatic from cutaneous regions or from a primary parotid lesion. Bx may be needed.

Question 2

what types of things (besides colds) cause swollen lymph nodes under the jaw bone?

Accepted Answer

Usually some: type of infection, in mouth, gums, salivary gland, mononcucleosis, tuberculosis, etc..  Less commonly, disorders of the lymphatic system, such as lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, sarcoidosis.  Even less commonly, metastatic cancer from thyroid, lung, breast, etc.  If it persists, you should get a medical evaluation.

Question 3

can painful face blisters cause swollen lymph nodes under jaw? lymph nodes with size of 10 to 12 mm and 5,6 mm width. for many years.

Accepted Answer

Systemic infection: your symptoms are ominous and serious: please get examined and tested asap.

Question 4

i have a pair of swollen lymph nodes, they where scanned by a doctor and where fine. they are half an inch in size and are on both sides of my jaw and i still have them 2 years after the scan still without reason. could these be permanently enlarged?

Accepted Answer

: Those are reactive lymph nodes and they will likely stay with you for the rest of your life. They may get enlarged temporarily when you have a new infection in your oral cavity, either bacterial or viral infection, in the future.

Question 5

can teeth germ (germ on teeth) cause swollen lymph nodes under the jaw?

Accepted Answer

If infected.: Just the presence of bacteria in the mouth will not do anything and is normal.  But an infected tooth, like a tooth abscess often causes swollen lymph glands under the jaw.   It's usually painful and gets you to see a dentist right away.  If there is no tooth pain the reason is something else.

Question 6

can folliculitis on the scalp cause lymph nodes on the back of the head to swell? i have a small swollen node on the back of the right side of my neck but also feel several bumps on the scalp?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Their primary job is to cleanse the serum that originates from those areas. They enlarge when they are activated.

Question 7

chikenpox can cause neck tb to reoccur again? got swollen lymph nodes under chin, ear & back of head. is tb come back or is it due to chikenpox?

Accepted Answer

Mgt/workup: I would recommend an evaluation for TB. A chest radiograph and possibly cultures are indicated.

When you have chickenpox, there also are lymph nodes which enlarge, but in six weeks should return to normal.

Question 8

even though i tested -ve on rna tests days 12 and 22 and 4th gen agab test on day 44 after potential exposure, i'm experiencing swollen lymph nodes in my jaw and possibly my groin. is it possible that tests were false -ves or could be due to other?

Accepted Answer

: There is no possibility your HPV test results are false negative. These results prove something other than HPV is the cause of your symptoms. Anyway, among all people with unexplained lymph node enlargements, HIV is among the rarest causes. See a doctor if the problem continues or you remain concerned. But please stop worrying about HPV:  for sure you do not have it. Good luck.

Question 9

jaw pain and lymph nodes swollen?

Accepted Answer

See Your Dentist: At 16 years of age, one possible cause of your problem could be your wisdom teeth.  A visit with your dentist could help identify if your wisdom teeth are the problem or if you have another dental issue.

Question 10

lymph nodes can be felt under jaw? i have some 1cm-1.5 cm all like in a line is this ok. is it considered swollen?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Lymph node size varies. But if you can feel them, they are considered enlarged. The bigger they are the more concerning they become. See your doctor for further evaluation.

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Can painful face blisters cause swollen lymph nodes under jaw? lymph nodes with size of 10 to 12 mm and 5,6 mm width. for many years.

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I have a pair of swollen lymph nodes, they where scanned by a doctor and where fine. they are half an inch in size and are on both sides of my jaw and i still have them 2 years after the scan still without reason. could these be permanently enlarged?

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Can teeth germ (germ on teeth) cause swollen lymph nodes under the jaw?

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Can folliculitis on the scalp cause lymph nodes on the back of the head to swell? i have a small swollen node on the back of the right side of my neck but also feel several bumps on the scalp?

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Chikenpox can cause neck tb to reoccur again? got swollen lymph nodes under chin, ear & back of head. is tb come back or is it due to chikenpox?

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Even though i tested -ve on rna tests days 12 and 22 and 4th gen agab test on day 44 after potential exposure, i'm experiencing swollen lymph nodes in my jaw and possibly my groin. is it possible that tests were false -ves or could be due to other?

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Lymph nodes can be felt under jaw? i have some 1cm-1.5 cm all like in a line is this ok. is it considered swollen?

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