So my name is Kat and I m 18 and about a year ago I noticed a lump of some kind under my chin near my neck. It doesn t hurt but I can pop it in and out and sometimes it feels funny if I leave it alone. I m concerned because I m having it again. It never went away, it just stopped popping out as much. I asked my doctor but she didn t really pay attention to it and said it was nothing. I don t feel like it s nothing. Any advice?
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint a lump under the chin can be due to 2 causes:1. It can be a swollen lymph node caused due to infection in the head and neck region.2. It can be swollen submental salivary gland and can be caused due to either clogged duct of the salivary gland or due to infection in the gland. Confirmation can be done by consulting an Oral Physician and an Ultrasound or MRI can help in confirming the diagnosis and proper treatment can be planned accordingly. In case if it is swollen lymph node a biopsy can be taken to rule out TH exact cause of swelling and in case of infections antibiotics can help. Clogging of the salivary gland duct can be relieved by removing the obstruction that are the crystalline stones formed in the ducts of the salivary gland from minerals present in saliva and removal of the stones either manually if located superficially or surgically if present deep can be done. In case of infection antibiotics can relieve. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. 