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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.
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.
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