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What Causes A Lump On Jawline After A Viral Infection?

For starters, I have had a bad head cold for 2 weeks now. You know, the kind where your throat hurts bad, your head aches, and your nose is irritated and bleeds. Today I noticed a rather hard, mobile lump under the skin on my jawline on the right side. It doesn't hurt much, but it's tender when touched. I have no idea what it might be. The only thing different I have done today was take two(2) Papaya enzyme chewable's for a sinus problem. Could I be allergic to Papayas? Or might it be a swollen Lymph Node? I'm a 19 year old Caucasian female. I am 5'0" and weigh 165 lbs. Please help me.
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Hi! thanks for writing to us and sharing your recent health problem !

After going through your detailed history especially recent viral fever, the treatment and symptoms, if I were your treating physician, I would just like to examine your jawline swelling for assessment, what could it be!

Anyways, as per your description, the lump is mobile, hard, tender and followed recent cold attack; I must consider two possibilities:

1. an enlarged lymph node; it is usual and a normal body response; not to worry as it would go away with time!

2. salivary gland infection / inflammation

Therefore, please visit your doctor today for an examination and ultrasound if necessary AND THE POSSIBLE TREATMENT IF NEEDED!

Wishing you good health!
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What Causes A Lump On Jawline After A Viral Infection?

Hi! thanks for writing to us and sharing your recent health problem ! After going through your detailed history especially recent viral fever, the treatment and symptoms, if I were your treating physician, I would just like to examine your jawline swelling for assessment, what could it be! Anyways, as per your description, the lump is mobile, hard, tender and followed recent cold attack; I must consider two possibilities: 1. an enlarged lymph node; it is usual and a normal body response; not to worry as it would go away with time! 2. salivary gland infection / inflammation Therefore, please visit your doctor today for an examination and ultrasound if necessary AND THE POSSIBLE TREATMENT IF NEEDED! Wishing you good health!