This lump is beginning to be painful and is located in front of my ear over the hinge for my left jaw. I have noticed that it extends into the muscles at the back of my throat. Could this be stress related, I lost my husband a month ago and have been going through a terrible time.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

QuickWitKat

Pathprof

Have you been to the dentist lately? Sounds like it may be an abscess that is caused by a bacterial infection. Is the bump red in color? This would indicate inflammation.

QuickWitKat

I have not been to the dentist lately and the knot is not red. Antibotics are helping with the swelling, however, the pain is getting worse to the point of sleepless nights. Thanks for the response.
QuickWitKat

Tonyfmp

Hi quick. Have you gotten better? Any swolling of throat/neck glands?

QuickWitKat

I didn't notice it until the major swelling went down, but there is a swelling down under the jaw line.

QuickWitKat

Fireant2222

I am not a physician but my experience is that many people get bumps in that region of the face. Ligaments, ligament covering, tendons, lymph nodes and VERY rarely parotid tumors (over 80% benign) are possibilities.

You are not gravely ill. Just keep an eye on it and get it checked if the stress or anxiety gets the best of you. The odds are that it's nothing. And even if it is, it can be resolved.


NOTE: A co-worker in our office is currently complaining of the same symptoms.
Ken

QuickWitKat

Thanks for the reply, the gland is almost disappeared with just a little bump in front of the ear and still some swelling along the jaw. The pain has all but gone away. Stress is a real killer and between my husbands sudden death, proving an informal marriage (which is recognized in Texas), estate matters (children trying to take everything) and being a paralegal, I am sure I have my share of STRESS...

Again thanks for the reply
QuickWitKat

esoliver

swelling, lump, pain in front of ear