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What Is The Treatment For A Small Movable Lump In The Neck?

Hi - I've had a small moveable lump on the top right hand side of the back of my neck. It's been there for quite a while. My husband's tied squeezing it, as he says it looks like a swollen blackhead. It has gotten bigger, but it's not painful. I am a bit worried, because my neck has become very sore and stiff, (also on the right side) especially when I look up. It's been like this for about 3 weeks. Should I make an appointment to see my doctor?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Health care magic.

1.The history mentioned about your husband - possible cause could be lipoma ( fat content lesion) followed by lymph node enlargement.
2.Suggest not to press or squeeze the lesion, it may complicate and not heal.
3.Its not a contaminated disease which you have to worry about, what you are experiencing could be lymph nodal enlargement.
4.Lymph nodal enlargement is seen in individuals with infections / inflammations, that can be localised or systemic - generalised.
5.So if you are aware of any problem treat it first and then the will go on its own.
6.For confirmation - an ultrasound neck will help to know the nature if the lesion, where its coming from and where all its extending to. Good luck.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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What Is The Treatment For A Small Movable Lump In The Neck?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.The history mentioned about your husband - possible cause could be lipoma ( fat content lesion) followed by lymph node enlargement. 2.Suggest not to press or squeeze the lesion, it may complicate and not heal. 3.Its not a contaminated disease which you have to worry about, what you are experiencing could be lymph nodal enlargement. 4.Lymph nodal enlargement is seen in individuals with infections / inflammations, that can be localised or systemic - generalised. 5.So if you are aware of any problem treat it first and then the will go on its own. 6.For confirmation - an ultrasound neck will help to know the nature if the lesion, where its coming from and where all its extending to. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.