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What Causes Swelling In The Shoulder And Neck?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

Question: I have swollen areas on both sides of my shoulder/neck just above the collar bone. These have been swollen for a long time. I am regrettably overweight and assumed it was just fat. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swollen areas that you have mentioned are likely to be due to excessive fat. If there is no pain and there are no palpable lumps in the swelling hen there is no need to worry. You can confirm this by getting it examined by a physician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Good to hear. Is the area I am referring to where the lymph nodes are located?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. Lymph nodes are located in this area. The swelling of lymph nodes need to be ruled out.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar