hard moveable lump under my jaw

Hi, I'm 21 and have a lump around an inch and a half long under my jaw on one side of my face. It is about half way along my jaw bone and is not painful at all, I've had it for around 6 months. I'm a super hypochondriac so I'm always worried. Just wondering if anyone has any idea or knows if it's something I should pay more attention to? 

  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    Unfortunately, this forum is not meant for people worried about symptoms, as everybody's situation is different. We would always suggest that people consult their GP for further advice and peace of mind. Most things are easily explained and are not anything serious. It is not likely to be cancer in someone aged 21, so try to not over worry about this. It does sound like you have a degree of health anxiety though, as you have posted twice on the forum with different types of symptoms.

    Do talk over your anxiety with your GP, and see how they can help you.

    AnxietyUK here and Mind here both have some useful information and tips on how to manage and deal with anxiety you might like to take a look at.

    www.anxietyuk.org.uk/.../

    www.mind.org.uk/.../

    Best wishes,

    Vanda