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Is It To Be Concerned About The Swollen Submental Nodes?
I have had 2 swollen submental lymph nodes for 7 months now, they are under my chin and are exactly the size as frozen peas. They are very hard in consistency, and move around when i push down. They have no grown in the past 7 months...they have just been sitting there for 7 months with no sign of regression. What can this be? Should I be worried?
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Sat, 31 May 2014
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The swollen submental lymphnodes can be secondary to any tooth or gum infection in the lower jaw or front teeth. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. They will return to normal once the source of infection is treated. If there is no tooth or gum infection then, consult a general physician and get an ultrasound and FNAC done to confirm the diagnosis.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The swollen submental lymphnodes can be secondary to any tooth or gum infection in the lower jaw or front teeth. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. They will return to normal once the source of infection is treated. If there is no tooth or gum infection then, consult a general physician and get an ultrasound and FNAC done to confirm the diagnosis.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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