
Suggest Treatment For Painless Lump At Base Of Neck

Don't worry, simply observe for any increase in size or appearance of pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
The region you have mentioned is common site for lymph node(occipital lymph node).Lymph nodes are part of the immune system.
The commonest cause of enlargement of a lymph node is reactive(non specific inflammation),the second common cause is infection (lymphadenitis).
The reactive lymph node swelling can be easily identified by its character,
1)Painless.
2)Firm but not hard.
3)slippery when you try to press.
4) Not attached to overlying or underlying skin.
Reactive enlarged lymph nodes do not need any treatment.
So I would suggest you to just check it yourself and observe for any rapid increase in size or appearance of pain.As lymph nodes can get enlarged if there is infection of the area which they drain,so also check whether there is any scalp infection.
I would be glad to answer if you have any further query
Regards.

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