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I have a minor but tugging pain on the left side of my neck, just under my jaw. it throbs and hurts when i laugh or get worked up. what could this be?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Many possibilities: Could be many things. Lots of structures in the area. Could be muscular, salivary gland, lynph node to name a few. You need to see an ENT doc or oral surgeon to sort it out.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have a minor but tugging pain on the left side of my neck, just under my jaw. it throbs and hurts when i laugh or get worked up. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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