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Fluid Filled Pocket At The Base Of Neck, No Pain, Looks Hump Backed. Suggestions ?
I am a massage therapist with a client that has a fluid-filled pocket at the base of her neck. No pain, but quite large, perhaps 2 inches in diameter, and extends 1/2 inch out.She looks hump-backed, almost. Suggestions? She has just started taking ibuprofin to try and reduce the swelling. She is a waitress, and it only hurts when she lifts things above her head. Thank you! I can't afford this, I just thought you could help, thanks
Mon, 8 Apr 2013
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From the description it seems that she is having some lipomatous swelling at the base of neck . It will be better to get a check up with surgeon and find out the m=nature of swelling and get treatment accordingly .
Ibuprufen may not be of any help and this medicine has it's adverse effect also .
surgical removal may be required if needed .
WELCOME TO HEALTHCAREMAGIC'
From the description it seems that she is having some lipomatous swelling at the base of neck . It will be better to get a check up with surgeon and find out the m=nature of swelling and get treatment accordingly .
Ibuprufen may not be of any help and this medicine has it's adverse effect also .
surgical removal may be required if needed .
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