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What Are Cause & Remedy For Lumps Above Adams Apple?

hi i've had a lump (size of a grape) above my adams apple slightly to the left for several months now. its tender certain days to the touch but overall not painful. doesnt impede eating swallowing or breathing. i do drink alcohol and smoke pot. should i be worried? stress related?
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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AN OCCASIONAL PAINFUL LUMP IN THE NECK IS MOST LIKELY A LYMPH NODE.

Swollen neck lymph nodes are enlarged lymph nodes in the neck area and under the chin. Lymph nodes are very small clusters of immune cells that function as part of the body’s immune system. You might be having an infection and it needs to be confirmed by consulting your doctor. Please do not ignore this swelling as in rare cases it can be due to a serious illness like malignancy.
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What Are Cause & Remedy For Lumps Above Adams Apple?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. AN OCCASIONAL PAINFUL LUMP IN THE NECK IS MOST LIKELY A LYMPH NODE. Swollen neck lymph nodes are enlarged lymph nodes in the neck area and under the chin. Lymph nodes are very small clusters of immune cells that function as part of the body’s immune system. You might be having an infection and it needs to be confirmed by consulting your doctor. Please do not ignore this swelling as in rare cases it can be due to a serious illness like malignancy.