Why do I have a moving ball in my jawline?

A movable lump on your jawbone could indicate a swollen lymph node. A network of lymph nodes helps your immune system protect your body from illnesses. These lymph nodes are located in the head and neck, including under the jaw and chin.

What does a lump on the jaw line mean?

What to do if you have a lump on your jawline?

The onset of the swelling is usually rapid and severely painful. Treatment: Make an appointment with your dentist immediately to examine the tooth. Treatment usually requires extraction or a root canal. Your dentist might also drain the area and prescribe antibiotics for the infection.

What is a hard movable lump in neck?

Movable Lump on Neck. A soft or a hard movable lump is most commonly caused by a swollen lymph node, due to any infection by bacteria, virus, etc. A small lump can also be a result of a fatty nodule or Lipoma, where the symptoms may include fever and night sweats.

What causes pain on the left side of the jaw line?

Having pain under jaw line right side or left side could be due to abscessed tooth or a problem with your salivary glands.

How to treat a movable lump on the jaw line?

The most likely such lump is a lymph node which is in a very predictable location overlying a small notch in the bone. The node usually enlarges as a consequence of an inflammation somewhere above it. The treatment is to identify the source of inflammation and treat it appropriately. This requires the services of an experienced physician.

How big is the bump on my left jawline?

I have a small hard lump under my skin along my left jawline. It is not inside the mouth, you can only feel it from the outside. It easily moves from side to side. Sometimes it is smaller (size of a bean) or it can grow larger (size of a large marble). I have found no pattern to when it gets smaller or bigger, only that it does.

Can a small lump under your jaw cause pain?

A lump under the jawline can sometimes produce pain in nearby areas. Pain in the teeth, gums, or around the ears may be symptoms of jawline problems, as well. For some, there is already an irregular formation under the jawline that is visible. There is no fixed description to characterize a lump under the jawline.

What kind of doctor should I See for a bump under my jawline?

I realize this is an older post but I recently found a similar lump under my jawline and was wondering what type of doctor I should see – should it be a family physician or a specialist (if so, what specialization)? Thanks for your Reply!