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What Does A Lump On Neck Indicate?
Hi my son is hypermobile and has had back issues for 3 years every winters. He is now 6years old .last month i noticed a small pea sized lump on his neck. Today he says it hurts exxactly there when he walks... is it linked to back pain or a nerve pressure or something.
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
Hello,
A pea sized mass in the neck is likely to be a lymph node. If it is painful to touch, it could be inflammed and may need analgesic and antibiotic. If it hurts when moving the neck, it could be a muscle spasm which feels like a taut cord. You have not mentioned where in the neck this swelling is. Hence it is difficult to hazard a guess without knowing the location. Kindly consult your pediatrician for a local examination.
Regards
Dr. Sudharsana. S
A pea sized mass in the neck is likely to be a lymph node. If it is painful to touch, it could be inflammed and may need analgesic and antibiotic. If it hurts when moving the neck, it could be a muscle spasm which feels like a taut cord. You have not mentioned where in the neck this swelling is. Hence it is difficult to hazard a guess without knowing the location. Kindly consult your pediatrician for a local examination.
Regards
Dr. Sudharsana. S
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