A member asked:

I'm having a lot of jaw pain and feel a large knot on the right side when i open my mouth. what could it be?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Parotid gland?: Jaw pain with opening mouth and same sided "knot" in a thirties male raises concern for a parotid salivary gland mass, and this needs to be diagnosed by a doctor.

Answered 1/1/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

TMJ problem: Sounds like a TMJ problem. Knot probably the condyle of the lower jaw. See oral surgeon or TMJ expert.

Answered 1/3/2017

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