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 muscle, swollen lymph node 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,