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I think i have a lump under my jaw. it hurts so much. swallowing food or drinking water makes it very painful. what should i do?
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Get seen: This may be nothing more than a salivary gland stone or something equally minor, but the possibility of a tumor makes it imperative that you been seen by your physician.
Answered 12/4/2012
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Jaw lump: This may be an infected salivary gland, it may be from an infected tooth. Either way you should see your physician.
Answered 12/3/2012
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