small lump.

[joyce59]

i have hashimotos and can feel a small hard lump just slightly above the jawline . its not painful but iam aware its there. i wondered if the hashimotos has anything to do with this unless its due to dental problems?

[Clutter]

Joyce, a thyroid nodule is usually in the throat/neck well below the jawline. If it's not dental it may be a blocked saliva gland, your dentist will be able to advise, but lumps shouldn't be ignored.

[eeng]

You can get stones (salivary calculi) in the saliva glands. Sometimes they cause no symptoms but often they cause a bit of discomfort during mealtimes. It is worth getting it checked out if it's been there for a week or two. If you are going to the dentist soon you could tell them if you prefer not to get a special appointment with your doctor.

[joyce59 in reply to eeng]

thanks for the replies clutter and eeng.