I have a lump on my jaw line which im guessing is a saliva gland..?!

I have a lump on my jaw line which im guessing is a saliva gland..?

its really weird the lump comes up quite large and i just press on it and my mouth gushes with saliva..the lump is just under my ear on my jaw line...when i press on it it goes away but comes up everyday..its been like this for about a week ,when it first starting happeningi just thought it was quiet funny,but now im wondering why this is happening any ideas?

You may have an infected mandibular salivary gland, or one that is primarily blocked from some other cause. Either way, you need to see a doctor to have it checked out and taken care of. They may recommend you try clearing it by drinking more, applying heat compresses to the lower jaw, and sucking on hard candy to stimulate saliva production. If that doesn't help, then they may need to have a closer look. Believe it or not, you can develop calcium stones, tiny but painfull, in the salivary glands. Easily enough taken out, fortunately, but of course they will try the easier methods first. Just go see the doctor and let them have a peek.