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What Causes A Lump Above My Hairline On The Back Right Of My Neck?

Posted on Thu, 2 Apr 2015

Question: about three months ago I found a lump abode my hairline on the back right of my neck. also had some constipation at that time. should I be worried. I'm 20 years old.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be Sebaceous cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The swelling near hair line could be Sebaceous cyst. It occurs in relation to hair follicle. It has to be removed surgically.
Constipation is not related to the swelling.
You have to take high fiber diet, drink plenty of liquids and eat fresh fruits and vegetables to relieve constipation.
Please consult your Surgeon and get examined the swelling clinically .If it is Sebaceous cyst, get it removed.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

my coach checked it and said it could be lymph node but nothing to worry about

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Diagnosis will be confirmed by Biopsy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It could be lymph node too.
But,the exact diagnosis will be confirmed by histopathological examination of the excised swelling only.
Whether it is a Lymph node or Sebaceous cyst, nothing to worry.
They can be left or get removed.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (9 minutes later)

thanks very much

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You are welcome
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 days later)

also today when I pooped I strained a little on the last bit and here was bright red blood on the tip. not Much though. I wiped and it seemed to stop bleeding so I'm wondering if it's just a cut from straining to hard.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yah.It Could be due to a crack in the Anal canal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
When hard stool is passing,there will be trauma to the inner lining of Anal canal leading to a Cut called Fissure in ano. There will be pain associated with bleeding.
Your stool should be soft. Please drink plenty of liquids, eat fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (11 minutes later)

Ok thank you very much. It just freaked me out a little. The bleeding stopped right after I finished and was a lot at all

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please take high fiber diet.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Please take high fiber diet , drink plenty of liquids to prevent bleeding per rectum in future.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (27 hours later)

one more question. I also have a sorness on the my left side near my ribs idk exactly if it's the ribs of not. but sometimes it feels like I have a knot there but it doesn't look like anything pops out. then at times I get a sharp pain. I'm an athlete and my chiropractor also said my body is out of alignment. any idea about what it could be?
thank you.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like musculoskeletal pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like musculoskeletal pain.
As you are an athlete, chances of musculoSkeletal pain are more.
I prescribe Skeletal muscle relaxant tablet containing Thiocolchicoside to my patients with similar complaints.
If there is no relief, get an X ray chest and Ultrasound of the chest.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E