HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Sore Neck And Lump At The Base Of The Skull?

i woke up w very sore neck, sm pea size lump at base of skull, above neck, on the left side, nothing palpable on the right side. Now, i have slightly sore right side of neck, and a new pea size lump there, have felt very fatigued sleeping 15 hours a day since monday. Had a sore throat a week ago, it went away on its own. I do have EBV, and DM. not sure if i should wait and see what happens or go to dr. i am 41 years old, 129 pounds, hx of dm ebv and cardiomyopathy...also have very bad headache for a few days, comes and goes
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your query and understood your health concerns.
Remedy and cause-of your problem-In my opinion your lump and sore neck is due to the sore throat.Fatigue you have is of active infection with the bacteria and DM.
I would ask you to consult ER surgeon.I suggest you following -
Treatment -
a-Consult Er Surgeon
b-Tab-Nsaids
c-If no relief I would advise FNAC biopsy and needful treatment by its excision with proper drugs.
Revert to your doctor on this advise- who would help you.
This would help you to resolve your query.
Welcome for any further query in this regard.
Write review ASAP,with strong recommendations for Me and HCM to benefit old and new patients.
Have a good day.
With Regards,
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Sore Neck And Lump At The Base Of The Skull?

Dear,Thanks for the query to HCM. I studied your query and understood your health concerns. Remedy and cause-of your problem-In my opinion your lump and sore neck is due to the sore throat.Fatigue you have is of active infection with the bacteria and DM. I would ask you to consult ER surgeon.I suggest you following - Treatment - a-Consult Er Surgeon b-Tab-Nsaids c-If no relief I would advise FNAC biopsy and needful treatment by its excision with proper drugs. Revert to your doctor on this advise- who would help you. This would help you to resolve your query. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Write review ASAP,with strong recommendations for Me and HCM to benefit old and new patients. Have a good day. With Regards, Dr.Savaskar M.N.