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[|Human|] HI, I HAVE HAD A SMALL WORRY GO ON FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. TO START EVER SINCE I WAS LITTLE I HAVE HAD A FEW SMALL STIFF, BALLS , IF YOU WOULD, MAYBE THE SIZE OF A PEA, ONE IN MY JAW, CHEEK, NECK, AND BEHIND MY EAR (COMMON PLACES OF LYMPH NODES). THEY HAVE BEEN STIFF AND PAINLESS FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, SINCE I WAS PROBABLY 14, I AM NOW 24. AS OF LATELY (3-5 WEEKS) I HAVE HAD CLOGGED EARS, SMALL PAIN IN MY JAW, AND UNDER MY JAW (WHERE MY LYMPHNODES ARE). I HAVE GOOGLED THINGS AND ALL THAT DOES IS STRESS ME OUT. AS FOR LYMPH NODES IN MY ARMPIT OR GROIN I REALLY CANT EVEN FEEL ANY, SO NO PAIN OR ANYTHING WEIRD OR OUT OF PLACE THERE. NO NIGHT SWEATS OR WEAKNESS EITHER. I WAS JUST CURIOUS IF THIS IS SOMETHING TO BE WORRIED ABOUT OR AM I STRESSING OVER NOTHING? ANY ADVICE WOULD BE HELPFUL! IF I SCHEDULE A DOCTORS APPOINTMENT WOULD A EAR NOSE AND THROAT DR BE APPROPRIATE? THANK YOU VERY MUCH
[|AI|]  Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query. The symptoms you mention in query are clearly indicating that the lump is lipoma. LIpoma are over growth of fat tissue under the skin. They are generally painless. But the become painful if any nerve (sensory nerve) or blood vessels involve with them. Sometimes they can also be called as angiolipoms when they become painful.  I would suggest you to consult dermatologist as well as surgeon for proper examination and to rule out other causes like lymphadenopathy. Doctor may surgically remove lipoma, perform liposuction, may prescribe antibiotics. For now give warm compresses twice a day and take ibuprofen(if not allergic) and acetaminophen for pain. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes,