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What Could A Feeling Of Lump In Neck Under Jaw Line Indicate?

When I turn my head a certain way it feels like there is a lump in the right side of my neck just under my jaw line. I don't actually FEEL it when I search for it with my fingers. I just feel the discomfort when I turn my head a certain way. I did have a CT-scan that didn't show anything. Also I was prescribed Nabumetone - anti-inflammatory which hasn't helped. I'm looking for opinions. Thank you in advance.
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . The lump you mention in query is actually a muscle spasm . Particularly strap muscle spam pain is there which appear to you as lump that's why nothing has come in CT scan .

Muscle spasm occur due to wrong or quick movement of neck . It is the mechanism of the body to prevent its part from injury.

I would suggest you to:-

- Take muscle relaxant to relax the muscles.

- Give cold compresses .

- Start physical therapy of neck.

- Avoid quick movement for some days .

If condition doesn't get better then consult doctor for proper examination and to rule out causes like swollen lymph node . cyst or lipoma and treat it accordingly.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Could A Feeling Of Lump In Neck Under Jaw Line Indicate?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The lump you mention in query is actually a muscle spasm . Particularly strap muscle spam pain is there which appear to you as lump that s why nothing has come in CT scan . Muscle spasm occur due to wrong or quick movement of neck . It is the mechanism of the body to prevent its part from injury. I would suggest you to:- - Take muscle relaxant to relax the muscles. - Give cold compresses . - Start physical therapy of neck. - Avoid quick movement for some days . If condition doesn t get better then consult doctor for proper examination and to rule out causes like swollen lymph node . cyst or lipoma and treat it accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari