Question 1

why does my jaw seem out of place and swollen on one side?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

swollen on one side of my face, under my jaw. how to get the swelling down?

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See doctor: Sounds like something is going on that needs a physician's involvement. See your doctor.

Question 3

swollen glands under jaw painful on one side?

Accepted Answer

: Reactive lymph nodes which may be present in a upper respiratory illness or they may be due to an active bacterial infection in the oral cavity such as tooth infection, tonsillitis, etc. You do not need oral antibiotic if the reactive lymph nodes are due to a viral infection. Good luck.

Question 4

i have a lymph node below my jaw that is one cm and is very movable and it also aches a bit when touched. the lymph node on the other side of my jaw is not swollen. could this be lyphoma? i've had it swollen for about a week?

Accepted Answer

: Lymph node enlargement under your chin is most probably due to an oral infection, most often tooth decay and/or gum disease. Put down the computer, pick up your phone, call you Dentist. If your Dentist rules out oral infection, schedule a full physical examination with the General Physician thatnyounshouldhave been seeing on a regular basis to establish baseline.

Question 5

i have a painful gum near the back of my jaw. my wisdoms have not been removed. 
the saliva on one side has a slight odour to it. 1 tonsil swollen too?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: Sounds like you need to see two specialist’s.  You need to see an Oral Surgeon to evaluate wisdom teeth and surrounding tissues, and an ENT to evaluate your tonsils.  Concern is infection, so call now.

Question 6

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

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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 7

sore swollen and throbbing gums. small lumps in cheek at jaw line one on either side.

Accepted Answer

See dentist: Have you seen a dentist recently?   Sore throbbing gums can be from an infection, periodontal disease.  A dental exam is needed to determine exactly what is going on and the best treatment.  Call asap.

Question 8

dr said i have mono. lymph nodes swollen on underside od jaw and just noticed one on the left side above collar bone. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Typical for mono: This sounds normal for infectious mononucleosis. Enlarged lymph nodes can occur all over the body, and above the collarbone (the supraclavicular fossa, in medical terminology) is a common site. That said, mono is pretty uncommon above age 25. Discuss with your doctor if any doubt about the diagnosis.

Question 9

feels like two permanently swollen lymph nodes, just on left side of neck. one under jaw, other lower down neck. no pain, but always there. reasons?

Accepted Answer

Cervical Lymph Nodes: Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the anterior chain of the neck can be a sign of active infection or occult disease. Non tender but enlarged lump nodes in the neck may be reacting to infections drainage from the head and neck including mononucleosis, &amp;HIV disease.
Lymphomas may present with non tender lymph node enlargement. Consider a head and neck exam and maybe antibiotics and needle biopsy.

Question 10

i had a tonsillectomy on tues. one side of my jaw is  more swollen and painful than the other and ear ache im experiencing is unbearable, infection?

Accepted Answer

Infections post op: Your symptoms warrant an urgent call to the surgeon now.  If he is not available ask for the covering doctor on call. If no one responds then I recommend going to the nearest emergency room ASAP.

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Why does my jaw seem out of place and swollen on one side?

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Swollen on one side of my face, under my jaw. how to get the swelling down?

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Swollen glands under jaw painful on one side?

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I have a lymph node below my jaw that is one cm and is very movable and it also aches a bit when touched. the lymph node on the other side of my jaw is not swollen. could this be lyphoma? i've had it swollen for about a week?

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I have a painful gum near the back of my jaw. my wisdoms have not been removed. the saliva on one side has a slight odour to it. 1 tonsil swollen too?

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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

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Sore swollen and throbbing gums. small lumps in cheek at jaw line one on either side.

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Dr said i have mono. lymph nodes swollen on underside od jaw and just noticed one on the left side above collar bone. is this normal?

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Feels like two permanently swollen lymph nodes, just on left side of neck. one under jaw, other lower down neck. no pain, but always there. reasons?

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I had a tonsillectomy on tues. one side of my jaw is more swollen and painful than the other and ear ache im experiencing is unbearable, infection?

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