Just noticed a lump on the right side of my throat. It is sore to the touch and hurts when I swallow. Also noticed that I have been having trouble with my jaw bone when I open my mouth wide but on the other side (left). I have also been having a lot of sinus drainage. Please advise.
Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From your history, it seems to me that you might have developed an infection of the tonsils/pharyngitis along with the sinusitis and also an inflamed lymph node due to the sinus and throat infection. If I were your doctor, I would first examine you clinically, and after confirming the diagnosis, send a throat swab culture/sensitivity and also a culture sensitivity test of the sinus discharge following which I would start a broad spectrum antibiotic along with an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  But you need to have a clinical examination by your family physician before starting the treatment. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.