Question 1

i've had swollen submandibular nodes for years.  can swollen nodes cause jaw pain? one node had needle biopsy years ago. they told me not to worry.

Accepted Answer

Try another visit: Submandibular glands can be enlarged for many reasons and several are quite benign. If you are having jaw pain as well, I would consider getting checked by an oral maxillofacial surgeon or at least another dentist to exam you and confirm this is nothing to worry about and does not require treatment

Question 2

swollen lymph node on neck right side n pain as well i had computer tomograph on neck everything is normal, i have jaw pain problem could it be from jaw which cause swollen lymph node i have for 3 year?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, the majority of isolated enlarged lymph nodes are reactive to inflammation taking place in the vicinity. Your work up should include a focused dental assessment and an ENT exam with imaging as decided based on exam.

Question 3

can tmj cause a swollen lymph node? swelling on one side of face and jaw pain. dr. say its tmj or jaw disfunction can this cause swollen lymph node

Accepted Answer

Probably no: Lymph nodes are usually enlarged due to an inflammation causing increased fluid and or increased white blood cells within the lymph nodes. That inflammation's cause can be a simple mild infection or inflammation.  Unless the TMJ is associated or caused by an inflammation or infection within the joint, then the surrounding nodes could swell.

Question 4

can tonsillitis cause jaw pain? tonsils have been painful and swollen. now the muscles aroumd the hinges of my jaw are sore and tense. is it related?

Accepted Answer

Could be: The tonsil infection can cause inflammation of the surrounding tissue, or sometimes it is due to inflammation in the lymph glands in the neck.  Either way, if you are continuing to have pain, have a fever, or have continuing throat pain, you may need to be checked for mono, strep, or other causes. Let your doc know.

Question 5

i have lupus and am remission.  i have a sore on my ear , a fever, a large node in front of my ear and jaw pain. can a swollen lymph node cause jaw pain.  dentist said teeth are ok. derm says ear infec?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: Yes, the node can cause pressure on your jaw seek treatment for your infection.

Question 6

what do i do about severe jaw pain, swollen gland on same side?

Accepted Answer

Call dentist: Pain ; swelling = problem
that your gland is swollen too indicates the infection is draining and spreading. The sooner you call the sooner you will feel better.

Question 7

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 8

18 years old, ear fullness right side, stiff and swollen neck mostly on right side, headache, jaw pain. what could it be? related to what?

Accepted Answer

Ear fullness: You may have fliud or an infection in your right ear causing swollen lymph nodes, a swollen neck and jaw pain as well as a headache. See your doctor for evaluation and treatment

Question 9

my husband has swollen gums, roof of mouth, jaw pain?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist ASAP: A tooth abscess won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by treating the cause and getting rid of the infection. See your dentist ASAP.

Question 10

swollen lymph node, painful to touchand moves around.  jaw pain ringing in ears. no fever at all! what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Dental infection: Dental infection due to tooth abscess, gum abscess or combination of both. Very common for the symptoms you described. Lymphadenitis or swollen lymph nodes is due to viral or bacterial infection. Rec.: see your dentist to rule out dental problem.

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I've had swollen submandibular nodes for years. can swollen nodes cause jaw pain? one node had needle biopsy years ago. they told me not to worry.

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Swollen lymph node on neck right side n pain as well i had computer tomograph on neck everything is normal, i have jaw pain problem could it be from jaw which cause swollen lymph node i have for 3 year?

A member asked:

Can tmj cause a swollen lymph node? swelling on one side of face and jaw pain. dr. say its tmj or jaw disfunction can this cause swollen lymph node

A member asked:

Can tonsillitis cause jaw pain? tonsils have been painful and swollen. now the muscles aroumd the hinges of my jaw are sore and tense. is it related?

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I have lupus and am remission. i have a sore on my ear , a fever, a large node in front of my ear and jaw pain. can a swollen lymph node cause jaw pain. dentist said teeth are ok. derm says ear infec?

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What do i do about severe jaw pain, swollen gland on same side?

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Jaw pain and lymph nodes swollen?

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18 years old, ear fullness right side, stiff and swollen neck mostly on right side, headache, jaw pain. what could it be? related to what?

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My husband has swollen gums, roof of mouth, jaw pain?

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Swollen lymph node, painful to touchand moves around. jaw pain ringing in ears. no fever at all! what could this be?

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