Just below my chin on the right side, I m experiencing pain. It hurts when I press on it and when I sleep on it it hurts to swallow. But when I sit straight there s no pain and I can swallow normally. Please answer this I m 16 and very afraid of cancer. I don t know what s wrong with it, because it only hurts on one side and not like a normal soar throat
Hi Dear, .Understanding your concern. As per your query swelling under chin along with pain in it . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as dental abscess . Sometimes infection travel down the tooth and cause pus formation at the tip of the root and surrounding tissues . I would suggest you to consult Dentist for proper checkup . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan or other test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out condition like mucocele , swollen lymphnode or a cyst . Doctor may perform complete oral prophylaxis , perform root canal procedure and may refer you to ENT specialist . For now give warm compresses to swelled area and do not panic .Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari