What causes lump on the right side of jaw line?
Patient: Hi, i have recently found a ball like object on the right side of my jawline about the size of a large grape. Witch was making the whole right side of my jaw swollen, I ve also become extreamly I ll with the following : vomiting, fever, migraine, nausea and dizziness lasting around the same time i found this thing about five days. if you have any idea what this can be please help Doctor: Hi..Can understand your concern..As per your complain lump on the jawline along with other symptoms of vomiting, fever, migrane, nausea and dizziness are indicative of infection..It can be due to a deeply infected tooth leading to formation of pus below the root tips of the tooth and accumulation of pus in soft tissues can lead to swelling..When the infection by some way enters the blood it can cause septicemia and generalized features of infection as you have..If the lump is below the jaw line it can be an inflamed and swollen lymph node which is also a sign of infection in any part of the body either near or distant..I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated for the exact cause of the problem..In case of infected tooth antibiotics, painkillers and treatment of the tooth either by root canal treatment or extraction can be relieving..In case of swollen lymph node the curing of infection by antibiotic treatment can provide relief..To reduce fever Tylenol can be taken..Anti emetics like Avomin can help in reducing vomitings..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.