My 21 year old daughter noticed a pea size mass near her lymph nodes, by the lower jaw. We have been to the dentist, and pediatrician for blood work. onone seems to be concerned. It has been there for 3 and 1/2 months. same size as it started. YYYY@YYYY
Hi, I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. The symptoms you have mentioned suggest the possibility of an enlarged cervical lymph node. Most probably it will be due to inflammation in the surrounding area. Check her oral cavity for dental caries, enlarged tonsil and oral ulcers. Start her on a short course of antibiotics like Tampico for five to seven days. Do warm saline gargles or gargling with chlorhexidine mouthwash. If the node persist despite all these consult a general practitioner and get a biopsy of the node done to rule out some other conditions like tuberculosis and lymphoma, These are rare possibilities and no need to worry that much. Hope this information helps. Regards. Chat Doctor.