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What Causes Lump On Neck?

Hi, I just noticed a lump on my neck. I have been sleeping on the couch for the past 3 days so I thought it might be a knot from sleeping wrong but my neck doesn't hurt. It feels like its under the skin and it doesnt look like a pimple. Its right at the end of my hairline about an inch or so from my spine. How can I tell a knot from a lump or a swollen lymph node? What can I do to get rid of it?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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HI

Thanks for posting your query.

It's very unlikely to be a knot . It is either a subcutaneous swelling like Lipoma or sebaceous cyst or it could be lymph node .

Lymph node will be firm to hard in consistency while Lipoma or sebaceous cyst will be soft in consistency. You need to consult your doctor as it requires personal examination to find out what it is . Your doctor will examine it and if required may ask for a test called FNAC.

The treatment depends on what the swelling is and hence kindly get evaluated.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask .

Regards.
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What Causes Lump On Neck?

HI Thanks for posting your query. It s very unlikely to be a knot . It is either a subcutaneous swelling like Lipoma or sebaceous cyst or it could be lymph node . Lymph node will be firm to hard in consistency while Lipoma or sebaceous cyst will be soft in consistency. You need to consult your doctor as it requires personal examination to find out what it is . Your doctor will examine it and if required may ask for a test called FNAC. The treatment depends on what the swelling is and hence kindly get evaluated. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask . Regards.