at first I thought it was a muscle until somebody tol me that they were salivary glands from how I explained it: triangular looking under the jaw (the submandibular glands, not the partoid ones.) U can see them real good when u put your head back or turn your head, and feel them 2. Over a week ago, I started massaging this section for no reason. I was nervous and just started doing it, and I kept on and on. And this was when I noticed the problem. It made my throat get soar and then I seen those. I was in the cold weather today so now it's making the back of my tongue feel tingly and under my chin where the swelling is. Then it spread to pretty much my whole face. It left, but the tongue and chin feels the same. Do u think me messing with them like that could've caused the problem? I wouldn't have done it if I knew what they were. Please, help me and tell me what to do. I'm a college student so the nursing office is closed for the rest of the week. I need some answers.


I have no pain by the way..just the slight numbness. Please give me some serious answers and a bit of encouragement and not be mean or a smart allick. I'm really nervous about this and am trying to get my fiance here so I won't be by myself.