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What Causes Pain On The Right Side Of Neck?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Jun 2014
Question: I have pain in a specific location on the right side of my neck. I can literally pinpoint the exact location of the soreness. It also hurts when I breathe in deeply and when I turn my neck.
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be enlarged lymph node

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear XXXX

The cause of pain is likely to be due to enlarged lymph node or muscle spasm. I would reuire more additional information to address your issue
1. Where is exact location of pain/soreness( it would be helpful if you could provide clinical photograph)
2. Is there any swelling or redness at the said site?
3. Is there any pain while swallowing

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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What Causes Pain On The Right Side Of Neck?

Brief Answer: Likely to be enlarged lymph node Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear XXXX The cause of pain is likely to be due to enlarged lymph node or muscle spasm. I would reuire more additional information to address your issue 1. Where is exact location of pain/soreness( it would be helpful if you could provide clinical photograph) 2. Is there any swelling or redness at the said site? 3. Is there any pain while swallowing Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD