Lump Along Jaw Line

[ferlew]

Over night I seem to have had a quite painful lump appear along my jawbone. I was fine when I went to bed, but when I washed my face this morning it really hurt.
The pain/tenderness goes down my neck a little from the jaw bone (near my chin). The lump feels about the size of a marble (probably smaller).
Anyone have a clue what this could be? Thank you.

[Sqad]

Almost certainly an inflamed lymph node.
Have you had an infection on your face or scalp in the las t few days, which would account for the gland?

Monitor the situation and keep us informed.

[ferlew]

Thank you for the reply Squad.
No, no infection at all. The only thing that has been a little unusual is very dry skin on my face, mostly forehead and around the eye area, nothing at all as low as the jawline.

[ferlew]

Sat here thinking, and remembered that a few times lately - whilst eating - a sort of 'clicking' of the jaw, and a momentary discomfort, but that was more on the left side of my jaw, whilst this is on the right. Just a thought.

[Sqad]

Thanks ferlew, we may have to wait and see what transpires.

[ferlew]

Happy to report that the lump started to shrink over the last couple of days, and now is barely discernible.
Phewwww.