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Suggest Treatment For Lump Above Collarbone While Having Cold
Question: Hello, I'm a 26 year old male, just started getting a pretty bad cold about 2 days ago. (runny nose, bad cough,mucus in my throat) today i noticed a lump the size of a small gumball just above my left collar bone on my neck.its not noticeable until you fell on my neck just above the collar bone. its not hard and is pain-less and is not red or anything like that. I had a regular check up with my doctor about 2 months ago and all blood tests came back saying I'm perfectly healthy. what could be the cause? could it be this bad Cold I'm experiencing? ( gets cleanex as i type this my nose is so runny) any advice is much appreciated
Thank your for your answer. I prolly freaked out , but yes I've been having a bad cough and a non stop running nose and a sore throat. Congestion in my chest. Definitely a full blown cold didn't no if that had anything to do with it or not thank you onc again
Thank your for your answer. I prolly freaked out , but yes I've been having a bad cough and a non stop running nose and a sore throat. Congestion in my chest. Definitely a full blown cold didn't no if that had anything to do with it or not thank you onc again
Brief Answer:
Can be a lymph node swelling. Needs investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A small lump just above the collar bone is likely to be a swollen lymph node. It can happen due to an infection or allergy in the local area. The runny nose that you have is not likely to cause the swelling above the collar bone. Since the swelling is painless and small in size, there is no need to worry.
You can wait for a week and see if the swelling decreases on its own,. In case the swelling persists or increases then do consult a physician for proper examination and FNAC.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX
Can be a lymph node swelling. Needs investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A small lump just above the collar bone is likely to be a swollen lymph node. It can happen due to an infection or allergy in the local area. The runny nose that you have is not likely to cause the swelling above the collar bone. Since the swelling is painless and small in size, there is no need to worry.
You can wait for a week and see if the swelling decreases on its own,. In case the swelling persists or increases then do consult a physician for proper examination and FNAC.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL XXXX
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