Question 1

Can a large pimple on my chin cause swelling under the chin? i have a soft tender lump under my chin, have had them before- thyroglossal duct cyst?

Accepted Answer

First, unless you have been diagnosed with one previously, a thyroglossal duct cyst is rare and something that has likely been searched out on the internet. Second a pimple, carbuncle, or furuncle can cause tender lumps under the chin which may be either a swollen lymph node or an actual cellulitis or abscess of the anterior neck space.  See your doctor.

Question 2

Hello docs. i was wondering can tonsil stones cause swelling of glands under the chin?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node's in the neck are associated with various parts of the mouth. The tonsils drain into the lymph nodes in the upper part of the neck on the sides not under the chin. Most often the lymph nodes under the chin enlarge because infections around the front of the mouth both inside and outside or the front teeth.

Question 3

I hav a swelling in what i think is a gland on the left side under the chin. its sore at times and pulsates with my hb. waiting to see ect .worried?

Accepted Answer

It is likely a lymph node or salivary gland. This is most often easily treated but the ENT evaluation will be very helpful.

Question 4

I am having swelling in  my neck   under the chin area n one symptom that can be related is i have very sensitive throat?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node due to your sorethroat but if it gets worse or bigger go see your dr.

Question 5

I had an abcessed tooth that cause a swelling under my chin but that tooth got removed and swelling went away. but why am is the swelling back?

Accepted Answer

And notify him/her  asap. He/she may  possibly take a new x-ray if it had been awhile back and do clinical exam to check the rest of the teeth and your periodontal condition. Goodluck!

Question 6

Does thyroid problems cause swelling under chin?

Accepted Answer

The thyroid sits much lower in the neck just above the breast bone.  Swelling under the chin could be a lymph node or swollen salivary gland so see your doctor for eval.

Question 7

What can cause golf ball sized swelling right side under chin when eating? also have random swelling on lower front of neck.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like salivary gland with obstructed duct. See ENT doc for assessment/treatment.

Question 8

My neck (under the chin section) seems to swell up slightly. why?

Accepted Answer

This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Question 9

Knot under the chin that causes pain. not in the mouth, or a lymphoid?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to know. Someone needs to examine you. Is it an enlarged salivary gland, cyst, nodule, or  lymph node?

Question 10

What could be the cause of under the chin bloating? the area under my husbands jaw and chin is getting larger and he has gained no weight.

Accepted Answer

This could be caused by several things;with no pain &assuming it larger by the day it could be a clogged salivary gland located directly below the lower front teeth and easily solved or a large aggressive cyst (there are several types). Please see a dentist/oral surgeon/ent asap.

What causes swelling under the chin

Can a large pimple on my chin cause swelling under the chin? i have a soft tender lump under my chin, have had them before- thyroglossal duct cyst?

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Hello docs. i was wondering can tonsil stones cause swelling of glands under the chin?

I hav a swelling in what i think is a gland on the left side under the chin. its sore at times and pulsates with my hb. waiting to see ect .worried?

I am having swelling in my neck under the chin area n one symptom that can be related is i have very sensitive throat?

I had an abcessed tooth that cause a swelling under my chin but that tooth got removed and swelling went away. but why am is the swelling back?

Does thyroid problems cause swelling under chin?

What can cause golf ball sized swelling right side under chin when eating? also have random swelling on lower front of neck.

My neck (under the chin section) seems to swell up slightly. why?

Knot under the chin that causes pain. not in the mouth, or a lymphoid?

What could be the cause of under the chin bloating? the area under my husbands jaw and chin is getting larger and he has gained no weight.

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