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Suggest Treatment For Lump Under The Jaw

I have a fast growing lump under the jaw (left side) about 1'2 way back, and it is heading inward and getting larger. Almost getting uncomfortable. It was a small lump for about 2weeks, just thought it was a hair foolivle abcess and would go away, but just last 2 1/2 days started to really get bigger quite fast. My dentist noticed a hardness on on of my saliva glands inside my mouth last year, that sometimes gave me discomfort. Could this all be related, and what is most likey .Thanks
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.Most likely its sailoadenitis (salivary mass) it could be due to the obstruction of the salivary ducts - appears like lump, and a mass arising from the glands.
2.Other possible causes are cystic / sold structures from the bone itself.
3.Submandibular gland mass, lymph nodal mass - are other causes.
4.I this case i would recommend you to see your doctor, after examination - get an ultrasound neck / lump, helps in evaluation of nature of the lesion and relation with adjacent structures.
5.Get an appointment and do the needful things done.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Lump Under The Jaw

welcome to Health care magic. 1.Most likely its sailoadenitis (salivary mass) it could be due to the obstruction of the salivary ducts - appears like lump, and a mass arising from the glands. 2.Other possible causes are cystic / sold structures from the bone itself. 3.Submandibular gland mass, lymph nodal mass - are other causes. 4.I this case i would recommend you to see your doctor, after examination - get an ultrasound neck / lump, helps in evaluation of nature of the lesion and relation with adjacent structures. 5.Get an appointment and do the needful things done. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.