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Suggest Remedy For A Lump At Tetanus Injection Site

I had a tetanus shot a week ago. A couple days after I noticed a round lump (like a small marble or gumball) above my left clavicle (the side where I received my tetanus shot). I m not sure if it is an englarged lymph node? At first it was tender but now it is painless. I felt fatigued after getting the vaccination.
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello,
This is an uncommon side effect. Since the lump was painful, it's likely of inflammatory nature. It could be a lymph node. It could also be a cyst. If it remains unchanged or gets bigger after a month or so, I would suggest doing an ultrasound scan of the area.
Kind regards!
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Suggest Remedy For A Lump At Tetanus Injection Site

Hello, This is an uncommon side effect. Since the lump was painful, it s likely of inflammatory nature. It could be a lymph node. It could also be a cyst. If it remains unchanged or gets bigger after a month or so, I would suggest doing an ultrasound scan of the area. Kind regards!