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What Causes A Lump Below The Jaw?

Hi, this morning i touched my neck and i felt something strange, its under my jaw on the right side of my head. It s about the size of a pea, i looked things up and it sounds to me like its a swollen lymph node. I smoke marijuana, its usually daily but there are just a couple days when i dont. I just noticed it this morning. I havent smoked at all today because i read some things online. I want to know what i should do?
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymphnode. It may be due to reactive hyperplasia., tuberculosis or lymphoma. However most common cause is reactive hyperplasia. You should take a complete course of antibiotics. If it doesn't respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable.
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What Causes A Lump Below The Jaw?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some enlarged lymphnode. It may be due to reactive hyperplasia., tuberculosis or lymphoma. However most common cause is reactive hyperplasia. You should take a complete course of antibiotics. If it doesn t respond to treatment then biopsy diagnosis is advisable. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.