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What Causes Hard Painless Lump On Neck?
Question: I have a very small colourless, painless bump under the skin on my chin. I can only really feel it when i press down hard on it. It doesn't move when i touch or press it. What could this be?
Brief Answer:
Lymph node swelling,harmless in most cases
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed a submental lymph node.
Some enlargement of the neck lymph nodes can normally occur in normal people also .
However if the lesion continues to increase in size or is associated with any pain or discomfort ,then a short course of oral antibiotics or anti inflammatory agents might be required .
Dr Geetika Paul
Lymph node swelling,harmless in most cases
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed a submental lymph node.
Some enlargement of the neck lymph nodes can normally occur in normal people also .
However if the lesion continues to increase in size or is associated with any pain or discomfort ,then a short course of oral antibiotics or anti inflammatory agents might be required .
Dr Geetika Paul
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