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What Does A Small Bump On The Left Side Of My Neck Suggest?
There's a small bump on the left side of my neck right where you'd take someone's pulse. It isn't noticible unless you actually feel for it. When I stretch my neck you can definitely feel the bump. Feels like it's underneath the skin like on a muscle. Should I be worried?
Fri, 9 May 2014
Hi,
The most likely cause for the lump is a lymph node. This is a common area to have lymph nodes secondary to an upper respiratory infection.
This is not serious and should subside in the next week.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
The most likely cause for the lump is a lymph node. This is a common area to have lymph nodes secondary to an upper respiratory infection.
This is not serious and should subside in the next week.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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