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Suggest Treatment For Small, Hard And Round Growths In My Neck
I have two small, hard, round growths (smaller than peas) on my neck behind my left ear right next to the mandibular joint. My neck muscle is stiff along that side and it is soreto the touch, but no stabbing pain-- just a dull ache. Growths are below the surface, not above like a pimple or wart. Can be felt below surface and do not move when touched. Note: I am on Sodium Alendronate for osteopenia. I am 53, overall good health, no history of any illness except Lyme Disease and no known cancer risk or history.
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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I am Dr Fahim, and I will help you with your query . . .
What i gather from your question are
- two small, round growths
- behind left ear, next to mandibular joint
- dull ache with stiff neck muscle
- growths are below the surface
- can be felt and dont move when touched
Based on the information provided it appears to slightly enlarged posterior auricular lymph nodes which are usually two in size. it enlarges in response to any infection in the ear and throat. You might recall some mild sore throat, flu or ear infection. Hopefully it will settle down itself. You might need to take paracetamol as analgesics. I will need your attention if it enlarges in size in more than 1cm and persist for long time.
I hope this will help you with your problem. Please do rate my question if you like it.
Regards
I am Dr Fahim, and I will help you with your query . . .
What i gather from your question are
- two small, round growths
- behind left ear, next to mandibular joint
- dull ache with stiff neck muscle
- growths are below the surface
- can be felt and dont move when touched
Based on the information provided it appears to slightly enlarged posterior auricular lymph nodes which are usually two in size. it enlarges in response to any infection in the ear and throat. You might recall some mild sore throat, flu or ear infection. Hopefully it will settle down itself. You might need to take paracetamol as analgesics. I will need your attention if it enlarges in size in more than 1cm and persist for long time.
I hope this will help you with your problem. Please do rate my question if you like it.
Regards
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