Knot In Neck Under Jaw

Hi i hav 2 painless lumps in the side of neck and under jaw been drs and said its ok may b lymp nodes sumtimes get pain there if i have a virus hlp answered by dr.

Knot in neck under jaw.

Small firm bean shaped lumps appear in the armpits under the jaw on the sides of the neck in the groin or above the collarbone lymph nodes are considered swollen when they are larger than 1. The neck hosts a number of lymph nodes which are an important part of the body s immune system. Lymph nodes are found in the front sides and back of the neck. The lump may be large small firm or soft depending on the cause.

Some of the more common illnesses that can cause swollen lymph nodes include. They should return to their normal size when the infection clears up. Here are the most common causes and what you should do about them. If you have an active infection you might be able to feel lumps in your neck especially under the jaw and chin these are lymph nodes.

In some cases more than one lump may develop. A lump can appear anywhere in the soft area under the chin and jawline. Fortunately bumps and lumps under the jaw or in the neck area are usually not serious.