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What Causes Recurring Lump On Neck?

Hi, im a 17 year old male and maybe 6 months ago i found a lump on my neck and i went to the doctor. he game me a medication called Cephalexin and a few days later the lump decreased in size so the doctor said not to worry about it and it should go away. Today i noticed that the lump is back to the size when i first found it and i was just wondering if i should be concerned
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
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Hi,Dear,Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query to HCM Virtual Clinic.
-I studied your query in depth.I understood your concerns.
-In my opinion-you are suffering from -lympadenitis or boil-hairfollicle.
-Cause of Recurring neck- lump-It recurred may be due to incomplete antibiotic treatment ? or due to the primary focus in the draining area is not dealt with ? or could be due to the associated diabetes ,due to which the recurrence of infection could happen.
-Not to worry for its recurrence and its definitely not a Cancer for sure.
Hope this would help you to recover fast.
Wellcome to HCM again for any more queries.Have a Good day.
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What Causes Recurring Lump On Neck?

Hi,Dear,Good Morning from India.Thanks for your query to HCM Virtual Clinic. -I studied your query in depth.I understood your concerns. -In my opinion-you are suffering from -lympadenitis or boil-hairfollicle. -Cause of Recurring neck- lump-It recurred may be due to incomplete antibiotic treatment ? or due to the primary focus in the draining area is not dealt with ? or could be due to the associated diabetes ,due to which the recurrence of infection could happen. -Not to worry for its recurrence and its definitely not a Cancer for sure. Hope this would help you to recover fast. Wellcome to HCM again for any more queries.Have a Good day.