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A member asked:
I have a soft lump under my chin that is sometimes painful when i swallow, eat or drink. what could this be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Could be: Enlarged lymph node or salivary gland. But it is really hard to tell without actual exam. See your doctor for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 12/1/2016
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