I have a lump under my jaw bone next to my chin. I thought it was a sore pimple at first but now it has gotten bigger and feels round. I have only have had it for a few days but it concerns me. I do chew tobacco sometimes but i have never had any sorts of problems. Even my dentist has said my mouth looks pretty good other than a few cavities I have. What could it be? or What should I do?
Hi. Can understand your concern. As per your complaint a small lump under the chin can be due to either an infection in the sublingual salivary gland which is present below the chin, or it can be due to obstruction in the ducts of the salivary gland. The obstruction in the ducts of the salivary gland can occur due to formation of small stones from the minerals present in the saliva It can also occur due to tumor or cyst formation within the gland. In case of infection antibiotic treatment along with painkillers and incision and Chat Doctor. . In case of stones exploration of the stones and their removal can help. In case of cysts or tumors removal of the gland or the pathology depends on the severity and fatness of the pathology. Hope your query is solved. Thanks and regards.