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What Causes Lump On The Back Of The Neck?

I can t seem to get my husband to go to the doctor(I m sure you ve heard this before) but I am worried about a sorta soft lump on the back of his neck. He s had it at least a year I think, and it has grown a little. Does not bother him, really. He has had dizziness that comes and goes along with a clogged ear that comes and goes (not necessarily together). He thinks it has to do with a fall where he hit his head hard at least a year ago.
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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hi.

it is best if the lump on his neck is evaluated, especially if it's growing. it may not bother him now, but it might tomorrow. inside our neck is our air and food passage, along with many other important vessels. if the lump continues to grow, it might compress those structures leading to more problems. also, the earlier you know what this lump could be, the earlier you can do something about it, and a better outcome is at hand. a consultation with general surgeon or an ENT is best for further evaluation of the neck lump.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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What Causes Lump On The Back Of The Neck?

hi. it is best if the lump on his neck is evaluated, especially if it s growing. it may not bother him now, but it might tomorrow. inside our neck is our air and food passage, along with many other important vessels. if the lump continues to grow, it might compress those structures leading to more problems. also, the earlier you know what this lump could be, the earlier you can do something about it, and a better outcome is at hand. a consultation with general surgeon or an ENT is best for further evaluation of the neck lump. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye