What Does A Swollen Lump Below The Chin Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 6 Apr 2018

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Question : My wife noticed a small lump below chin of my 3 year old daughter. Overall there are no pains are any other medical issue. She is eating food properly and no other symptoms. Please advise is it normal or should I visit a doctor to have it checked

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Submandibular swelling

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The lump below chin can be a swollen salivary gland or a lymph node.

Please tell me does the child have any frequent throat infections?

Any history of dental caries? Swelling is single or multiple?
Any history of coughing? Fever?

Please send me the picture of the swelling so that I can suggest you better.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Priyanka Aggarwal, ENT Specialist

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