Lump INSIDE Jawline

[alohamora]

Hi so two nights ago, I was watching a movie and I started crying. While I was crying, I felt pain under my right jaw, not along the skin, like on the fats under my tongue. I felt it swell, now there is no more pain, only when I poke it, but I cant help noticing that there's a circular lump in there. I can move it from one side to another along with the fats. Although, I cant squeeze it. I noticed there's one like it on my left side as well, only this is bigger. What could this be? I'm 19 female btw.

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[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

Hi

It's possible this could be something to do with a Salivary Gland.

Google ' lump under tongue' several links are shown,

If it continues to bother you, ask your Doctor to take a look.

Best wishes xB

[alohamora in reply to wobblybee]

Thanks so much! Im seriously scared it might be like cancer or something ugh

[alohamora in reply to wobblybee]

Oh and thanks though I wanna clear that it's not under the tongue but under even the bone,cannot be seen in the skin and only felt when I press on that area.

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

For peace of mind, make an appointment with your Doctor It's ok to be guided by online information but remember that's all it is, a guide. 😊xB

[alohamora in reply to wobblybee]

Thanks I just dont have the money yet. Theres no free healthcare in my country and Im just 19 (people our age cant work here)

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

Ok. Well, look at all the appropriate links online, hopefully there'll be suggestions that are useful

It's all too easy to assume any lump is cancer, and once you start thinking about it, the thought is hard to put out of your mind. It could be a cyst, or an overactive gland of some sort and will disappear of it's own accord. Any prodding or poking won't help, try to leave it alone. 😊xB

[alohamora in reply to wobblybee]

I hope it's just a swollen submandibular gland. Since I can feel another one on the left, only this one's a lot bigger.

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

Sometimes, a Pharmacist can give helpful advice, this is usually free😊xB

[alohamora in reply to wobblybee]

Thanks so much! I hope it's nothing! If it doesnt go away this week, I'll get checked.

[alohamora]

Additional Info: it's not soft but clearly moveable as I can move it from within the hollow part on the inside of the jaw to the outer part of the jaw

[BBBOA]

Hi. Sounds like a lymph node if it's on the outside just below your jaw.Is it slightly movable. If so then are usually more noticeable if you have a cold /virus or are fighting off something. It's part if our natural defence system so not normally a problem. Google it to check? They are also on your collar bone and at the back of your head I think? Take care.

[alohamora in reply to BBBOA]

Hello! Thanks for the info but it's actually on the hollow space in the interior of the jaw. I think I have one on the left just not as big as the one on the right