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What Causes Lump On The Back Of The Neck?

I have a bump on the back of my neck, Squeeze bump and now It is a big spot reaching to almost the base of my skull. I have been nausea and diarrhea for about five days. I am a chronic pain patient and havee not even been able to hold my medication down. Whatt do you think it is? Do you think I shouldd go to the er?
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Such lump is either enlarged lymph node or a sebaceus cyst. Considering that you have had some infection, lymph node seems more probable.
In both cases, you should consult your doctor (not ER) and have this area ultrasound done.
Lymph node biopsy should be considered. Sebaceus cyst should be removed.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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What Causes Lump On The Back Of The Neck?

Hello! Thank you for the query. Such lump is either enlarged lymph node or a sebaceus cyst. Considering that you have had some infection, lymph node seems more probable. In both cases, you should consult your doctor (not ER) and have this area ultrasound done. Lymph node biopsy should be considered. Sebaceus cyst should be removed. Hope this helps. Regards.