There are many causes of enlarged lymph nodes in the lower jaw, so it is necessary to consult the doctor according to the cause of the disease, and the common departments include head and neck surgery or general surgery, stomatology, oncology, otorhinolaryngology and so on.
1. Head and Neck Surgery or General Surgery: If the patient only has simple enlarged lymph nodes or enlarged lymph nodes due to unknown reasons, he/she can go to Head and Neck Surgery or General Surgery.
2. Stomatology: Patients with swollen lymph nodes in the jaw caused by common infections such as periodontitis, gingivitis, mumps, periodontal abscess, salivary inflammation, etc. can go to stomatology for consultation.
3. Oncology: the enlarged lymph nodes in the jaw caused by thyroid cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma and other malignant tumors need to go to the oncology department, while lymphoma and lymphocytic leukemia should go to the hematology department.
4. Ear, nose and throat (ENT) department: The swelling of lymph nodes in the jaw caused by acute otitis media, mastoiditis, acute otitis externa, etc. can be consulted in ENT department.
After the swelling of lymph nodes in the jaw, you need to go to the hospital in time to check the specific cause and treatment, so as not to delay the condition.