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What Causes Swollen Lump On Back Of The Neck?

The back of my neck has had a very swollen painful lump for a few days now. I think it's just a lymph node (I've had it before on the other side) but it's very painful and tender and my scalp on that side of my head is numb. Ibuprofen and co codamol haven't done anything to help. What should I do?
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have posterior cervical lymphnode enlargement. It may be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma.
You should take a course of antibiotics. If it is reactive then size will be decreased.
if it doesn't respond to treatment then you should go for biopsy. Then take treatment according to diagnosis.
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What Causes Swollen Lump On Back Of The Neck?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have posterior cervical lymphnode enlargement. It may be due to reactive hyperplasia, tuberculosis or lymphoma. You should take a course of antibiotics. If it is reactive then size will be decreased. if it doesn t respond to treatment then you should go for biopsy. Then take treatment according to diagnosis. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.