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Should I Be Concerned As I Am Having A Lump To The Right Side Of My Adam's Apple?

i have a lump to the right hand side of my Adam's apple. it has been there approx 3 weeks now, Sore to touch and about 1 fingers width in diamater. should i be concerned. i recently got a MAD mandibular advancement device fitted to help with my sleeping - could this be a swollen salivary gland??
posted on Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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HI. This is most probably a swollen lymph node. There is a history of MAD.
Get a 7 days course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines. IF it does not solve you may go further for investigation after consultation with your treating Doctor.
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Should I Be Concerned As I Am Having A Lump To The Right Side Of My Adam's Apple?

HI. This is most probably a swollen lymph node. There is a history of MAD. Get a 7 days course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines. IF it does not solve you may go further for investigation after consultation with your treating Doctor.