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How Can A Lump On The Neck Be Treated?

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Posted on Fri, 9 Dec 2016
Question: Ive noticed a lump on my neck when i raise my arm. Is it just a knot or should i be worried
Its pea sized and goes away when i press it
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need some further details regarding..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX, Welcome to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

Well, there are numerous reasons for such lumps, so to guide you more specifically in this, let me know few more details-

Since when are you feeling/observing this lump ?

Which part of the neck is it ?

Is it soft/firm/hard when you pressed ?

Any pain on touching ?

Any skin discoloration over the lump region ?

Any recent/past history of cough/cold/allergy/sore throat/infection ?

If possible, please take some clear snapshots of the area and upload/attach it here at the reports section so that I can take a detailed look at it..

Please let me know the details for proper guidance, awaiting for the details....

Take Care
Kind Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Arnab (7 hours later)
Ive been feeling it XXXXXXX few days. Have a sore throat since a week. Its soft and doesnt hurt when i touch it. Its non the lower part of my neck
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
just wait and watch for the time being..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX, Welcome back,
Thanks for the details,

As per the description, it doesn't seem to be anything too concerning at this moment..

It's can be a lymph nodal swelling secondary to the infection, however just wait and watch the swelling.. since it's a pea sized, and disappering on pressing, just be vigilant on it's size, any skin discoloration over the area, any pain, any sudden onset fever (which can be suggestive of further evaluation and antibiotics therapy as in that scenario, it may be infected)..

However, for now, just be vigilant about it, do not manipulate it..if you notice any of those above mentioned signs/symptoms, just visit your nearest physician/gen surgeon for a detailed look at the area as well as further evaluation (as explained)..

Let me know how you stay in the due course..

Take Care
Kind Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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How Can A Lump On The Neck Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Need some further details regarding.. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXX, Welcome to HCM, I've gone through your query and understand your concern, Well, there are numerous reasons for such lumps, so to guide you more specifically in this, let me know few more details- Since when are you feeling/observing this lump ? Which part of the neck is it ? Is it soft/firm/hard when you pressed ? Any pain on touching ? Any skin discoloration over the lump region ? Any recent/past history of cough/cold/allergy/sore throat/infection ? If possible, please take some clear snapshots of the area and upload/attach it here at the reports section so that I can take a detailed look at it.. Please let me know the details for proper guidance, awaiting for the details.... Take Care Kind Regards