Brief Answer:
Dental infection , Temporomandibular disorder.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,XXXX
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query.

Read your query , understand your concern as you feel like painful lump in soft palate , sore neck , headache , painful jaw joint dont worry it is not seen as cancerous condition it can be due to dental infection or due to Temporomandibular disorder (joint disorder) for this you should consult dentist for examination of oral cavity and examination of Temporomandibular joint which includes examination of muscles of mastication to get proper diagnosis.

In meantime I will advise you some self care advise that you pactice at home that includes :

- Take soft diet , Avoid excessive mouth opening .

- You can do XXXXXXX warm saline gargle two - three times a day.

- For pain you can apply localy ointment like diclofenac sodium which gives releif in you pain.

You can do these self care remedies and consult oral surgeon for visual examination and treatment.

Hope I have answered your query .

If you have further query I will be happy to help.

Regards.

Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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Brief Answer:
Throat infection, Enlargement of mucous glands.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome again ,

Read your query, as you have visited a dentist there is no problem related to dental infection , dont worry see this can be due to throat infection or enlargement or inflammation of mucous glands present in soft palate .

I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for visual examination and management.

Hope it helps you .

Thanks .

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