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Lump between my jaw and neck
Hi need advice currently stressed about a lump between my neck and jaw it came suddenly Jan this year and no pain or any other symptoms associated with it
But I check now I think it has increased slightly in length
I have been reading on net that I can be cancerous or sometimes can also be due to infection or any reason
Have no idea as there is no pain on pressing the lump and no other symptoms
Please advice who to consult iam currently stressed out as I don't want it to be late in diagnosing if any issue
Also I don't drink or smoke
But have some cavities in teeth
Any advice will be helpful
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Get it properly investigated as it can be both benign and malignant. As you are non drinker and non smoker, so less chances of any malignancy.
Next Steps
ENT and Dental Consultation
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First get Usg neck done and then if required CECT Neck
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Dr. Geetmoni Deka Pathak
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
24 yrs exp
Guwahati
Do consult a ent surgeon.
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Dr. (Major) Vipin Kakar Retd
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
35 yrs exp
Delhi
First show it to ENT
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Get proper bld and radiological teat,you may need FNAC if needed.
Health Tips
Don't touch it .
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Dr. Bapu Kishanrao Thagnar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
22 yrs exp
Bidar
It may be submandibular gland due to infection, or other benign swelling, it is not cancer don't worry
Next Steps
consult online
Health Tips
Do CT neck and submandibular region
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Dr. Manohar Suryawanshi
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Pune
Please consult at nearest ENT specialist, he will do needful physical examination and if required CECT neck
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CECT neck
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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Bareilly
GET USG NECK AND FNAC DONE
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Consultation
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