Hi for about a week my bottom jaw feels swollen but doesnt look swollen. It feels really tight and uncomfortable. Also under area under my ear lobes looks raised but not really obvious. It also hurts directly under my chin so ive wondered if it could be my lymph nodes..?

The area Im sure is abit raised is the parotid gland, also when i push this is makes a crackling in both ears, like a sticky noise.

Infection maybe?

Any ideas? Cheers