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Lump in jaw
Sir, I have a swelling in the neck just below rt jaw area. The lump is painful and it swells up while chewing. This occurred yesterday only. Also, since then the frenulum of my tongue has swelled up. After taking paracetamol pain subsided, now a bit discomfort. Is there something to worry abt.
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Dr. Varunkumar J
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Puducherry
Good afternoon
Might be submandibular sialadenitis (Might be secondary to infection or stones )
Kindly take consultation for further evaluation
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Dr. Nafisa Parveen
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
18 yrs exp
Delhi
Do ultrasound neck to rule out submandibular gland diseases.
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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
You are having Submandibular sialoadenitis
Next Steps
Antibiotic
Analgesic
Povidine iodine gurgle
Health Tips
Hot fomentation over effected area
Usg and FNAC of the swelling required if persistent
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