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What Causes A Lump Below The Lower Jaw?

my child is 11 years old, and recently a lump grew on the upper right side of his neck, which is proportionately to the front area slightly below the jaw, we took him to the doctor and he conducted an infection and virus test both tested negative, we are still waiting on the blood test and an esr and rheumatism test, what are the possibilities for his case?
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Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain a lump under the jawline seems to be most probably due to either swollen submandibular group of lymph nodes..

In case if it is due to lymph nodes, it can be probably due to infection in lymph nodes leading to Reactionary Lympahdenitis..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x ray or ultrasound can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

You can be advised a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..
Do cool compresses over the swelling..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes A Lump Below The Lower Jaw?

i. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain a lump under the jawline seems to be most probably due to either swollen submandibular group of lymph nodes.. In case if it is due to lymph nodes, it can be probably due to infection in lymph nodes leading to Reactionary Lympahdenitis.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x ray or ultrasound can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen.. Do cool compresses over the swelling.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.