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What Could Be The Reason For A Lump Appearing Under The Mouth?
I just came back from traveling and I am taking my daughter to the doctor. my concern is that she is 5 years old and while traveling, did not fully chew a piece of meatball and had difficulty swallowing. Immediately afterwards she complained of a lump under her mouth, between her jawline. Sure enough, there is a lump there and she complains that it is very sensitive to the touch. I have researched, but still worried as cancer is prevalent in my family. What could have happened? I should also mention that I started using a cream on her neck for molluscum that same night.
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query. The most probable reason for painful lump under mouth is fracture in jaw bone . As the age of daughter is 5 years the bone of jaw is very delicate and prone to fracture when excess pressure is applied . The chances of cancer as you mention in query are very rare .
Lesion caused by molluscum virus is usually painless (so it could not be the possible reason)
I would suggest you to stabilize the jaw by tying bandage around head and jaw , avoid movement of jaw , take only liquid diet and give warm compresses to affected area to reduce swelling .
Consult oral surgeon for proper examination and rule out other cause like sebaceous cyst and allergic reaction due to cream (as you mention). Doctor may order X-ray and physically examine the area . Doctor may perform wiring of jaw to restrict movement and join fractured ends and prescribe drug for pain and swelling.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query. The most probable reason for painful lump under mouth is fracture in jaw bone . As the age of daughter is 5 years the bone of jaw is very delicate and prone to fracture when excess pressure is applied . The chances of cancer as you mention in query are very rare .
Lesion caused by molluscum virus is usually painless (so it could not be the possible reason)
I would suggest you to stabilize the jaw by tying bandage around head and jaw , avoid movement of jaw , take only liquid diet and give warm compresses to affected area to reduce swelling .
Consult oral surgeon for proper examination and rule out other cause like sebaceous cyst and allergic reaction due to cream (as you mention). Doctor may order X-ray and physically examine the area . Doctor may perform wiring of jaw to restrict movement and join fractured ends and prescribe drug for pain and swelling.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query. The most probable reason for painful lump under mouth is fracture in jaw bone . As the age of daughter is 5 years the bone of jaw is very delicate and prone to fracture when excess pressure is applied . The chances of cancer as you mention in query are very rare .
Lesion caused by molluscum virus is usually painless (so it could not be the possible reason)
I would suggest you to stabilize the jaw by tying bandage around head and jaw , avoid movement of jaw , take only liquid diet and give warm compresses to affected area to reduce swelling .
Consult oral surgeon for proper examination and rule out other cause like sebaceous cyst and allergic reaction due to cream (as you mention). Doctor may order X-ray and physically examine the area . Doctor may perform wiring of jaw to restrict movement and join fractured ends and prescribe drug for pain and swelling.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query. The most probable reason for painful lump under mouth is fracture in jaw bone . As the age of daughter is 5 years the bone of jaw is very delicate and prone to fracture when excess pressure is applied . The chances of cancer as you mention in query are very rare .
Lesion caused by molluscum virus is usually painless (so it could not be the possible reason)
I would suggest you to stabilize the jaw by tying bandage around head and jaw , avoid movement of jaw , take only liquid diet and give warm compresses to affected area to reduce swelling .
Consult oral surgeon for proper examination and rule out other cause like sebaceous cyst and allergic reaction due to cream (as you mention). Doctor may order X-ray and physically examine the area . Doctor may perform wiring of jaw to restrict movement and join fractured ends and prescribe drug for pain and swelling.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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