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What Causes Lump On Neck?
Hello doc,i had neck strain most probably coz of my bad posture when i sit in front of my computer.i had headaches for weeks and they went mild and now they have dissappeard after consulting to a physician he said tht it was due to stress..My concern is tht few days back whn i was rubbing my neck i learnd tht there ws a hard knot exactly in the middle of the neck jus an inch below the base of my skull..its hard and doesnt move and is painless too and cn only be felt whn i press my fingers with pressure?i am worried wht can be this?
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
hi.
it could be a lymph node, a fibrosis or a cyst, but if you wanted to make sure, it is best if you sought consult with a physician and let him/her examine you physically. a neck ultrasound or scan might also be of help, if indicated.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
it could be a lymph node, a fibrosis or a cyst, but if you wanted to make sure, it is best if you sought consult with a physician and let him/her examine you physically. a neck ultrasound or scan might also be of help, if indicated.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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