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NODULE IN VEIN OF MY NECK

I WAS HAVING A MASSAGE THE OTHER DAY AND THE THERAPIST MADE ME TURN MY HEAD FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND FELT MY NECK AND WAS CHECKING TO MAKE SURE MY EYES WERE NOT DILATING WHEN I BROUGHT MY HEAD BACK TO THE CENTRE. sHE SAID THERE APPEARED TO BE A NODULE IN A VEIN ON MY RIGHT SIDE AND THE VEIN APPEARED PUFFY. i ASKED HER IF THAT MEANT A BLOCKAGE AND SHE WOULD NOT COMMENT. cOULD THIS BE POTENTIALLY SERIOUS
Fri, 8 Jul 2011
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
Your age is important here.Nodule like structure in neck is commonly lymphatic gland and it is mobile .Sometimes nodule may be felt in veins then there is possibility of vulves in veins which is also common in higher age group.
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NODULE IN VEIN OF MY NECK

Welcome to Healthcare Magic, Your age is important here.Nodule like structure in neck is commonly lymphatic gland and it is mobile .Sometimes nodule may be felt in veins then there is possibility of vulves in veins which is also common in higher age group. thanks