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What Causes Tender Lump Under Chin?

I have a lump under my chin (base of tongue), too high for thyroid and too medial for lymph glands that I am familiar with. It comes and goes but when it is large (size of walnut) it is sore to the touch and hurts if I yawn. I was recently exposed to strong chemicals and also wonder if it could be from an abscessed tooth although I am not aware of any dental problems.
Thu, 11 Dec 2014
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Hi,
It is nothing but enlarged lymph node giving this problem.
Any infection in the oral cavity like decayed or carious teeth, tarter ed teeth or ulcer in the mouth can give this problem.
Consult dentist and get examined.
Keep oral hygiene proper.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Tender Lump Under Chin?

Hi, It is nothing but enlarged lymph node giving this problem. Any infection in the oral cavity like decayed or carious teeth, tarter ed teeth or ulcer in the mouth can give this problem. Consult dentist and get examined. Keep oral hygiene proper. Ok and take care.