Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain And Swelling Below The Jawline?

Last night about 11 pm i was chewing on my right back teeth and when i swallowed - i had a fullness, slightly painful and weirdness appear right below my jawline - upper neck on the right side - not sure what happened and did a slight computer search and told myself maybe a gland or lymph node - i do not have any cold symptoms. There was an instant swelling of about the size of a walnut. I put an ice pack on my neck and laid down. I was able to sleep for about 7 hours and in the morning - it is swollen - not as much of a ball but just feels weird - what could be going on?
posted on Thu, 16 Mar 2017
Twitter Fri, 2 Nov 2018 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 5 Nov 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi,

It looks like swelling of the salivary gland only and as it appeared after eating it is probably due to obstruction of the duct of the salivary gland due to any foreign body or formation of crystalline stone.

So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like X-ray can help in diagnosis.

For now, chew sugar-free chewing gum and suck lemon drops as the obstruction as at times flush out with the flow of saliva.

Hope I have answered your query. Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
I find this answer helpful
General Surgeon,  Dr. Shinas Hussain's  Response
Hello,

As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.

If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain And Swelling Below The Jawline?

Hi, It looks like swelling of the salivary gland only and as it appeared after eating it is probably due to obstruction of the duct of the salivary gland due to any foreign body or formation of crystalline stone. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like X-ray can help in diagnosis. For now, chew sugar-free chewing gum and suck lemon drops as the obstruction as at times flush out with the flow of saliva. Hope I have answered your query. Please let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist