Hard lumps under jaw line

[yasminieh1301]

I'm 13 years old and in grade 9. I've been paranoid about these two hard lumps i have under my jawline. About 5 years ago i had oen swell up and i was given antibiotics. Recently in grade 8 and a couple times in the past it has swollem up and become painful but usually went away after about 2 days.Abotu 5 weeks ago i noticed a small moveable hardn PAINLESS lump on either side of my jaw and it hasnt gone away. Yesterday i experienced a low fever (38 C) and neck pain but that is now gone but i do feel some aching in my neck. I am worried sick about this and my parents told me they will see a doctor soon but i really want to knwo would this  cancer be common for my age? Please help

[BroncoZaver]

maybe you have step infection. very often the bacteria (Streptococcus) triger the immune system and the lymph nodes increase in volume. the lymph nodes are part of the immune system and they try to protect the body from the invaders (the so called patogens). the cause may be bacrerial, virus or fungi. you should consult a doctor and if it is confirmed that you have bacterial or fungi infection you should start a treatment with antibiotics. the quick Steptest can confirm the presence of bacteria. it is treated with Penicilin or Amoxicilin 10 days. Steptococcus are very dangerous and contagius. always wash your hands with soap and hot water. avoid ill and flu-like persons.

[yasminieh1301]

Thank you and yes i had a doctor and feel and she kept sayign she couldnt feel anything, yet i always feel these hard round lumps directly undre my jawline..... I do not have fever anymore but the neck pain still persists.

[kbob1985]

When you are sick your body produces more white blood cells. Your lymph nodes swell as they try to fight the infection. I have been sick on and off my whole life. Normally your lymph nodes (under your jaw) will be the size of a lima bean, when you get a virus or infection, they can swell to be as big as gulf balls. It's a painful experience, but the lymphatic system is trying to fight and filter out the sickness. Don't fear, take some motri (anti-inflammatory), it might help with the fever and the swelling. Try to get some rest and not worry. Your doctor will feel for lumps, and if that doesn't satisfy your concerns, then you can always have an ultrasound performed on the area. Ultrasounds use a gel, and sonar equipment to digitally display an image of the inside of us (it's how they can tell if au unborn baby is a boy/girl). Try not to fear, pray and have a goodnight.