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Swollen near jaw

2016-03-19 08:31:01
I got a swelling near my left jaw, a ball kind of. No pain when touched, no problem in swallowing , no pain but feeling uneasy. What is it ? Is it tonsils ? Or anything else. Let me know soon please.
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It could be an enlarged lymph node. Consult your ENT SURGEON

Answered2016-03-20 07:53:52

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