Could A Knotty Lump On The Left Side Of The Neck Be A Strained Muscle Due To Over Exercise?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jun 2018

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Question : I have a knotty lump appeared on the left side of my neck along with achy neck and tightness. Could it be a strained muscle due to over exercise as I do have a physical job. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
strained muscle usually do not give lump with knot.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

* Usually the strained muscle present as tender region, not lump with knot feeling.
It can be due to possible lymph node enlargement or else.

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely.

1. Lump - size, consistency, exact location.
2. Associated fever if any.
3. If clearly visible over the surface, kindly take a photo of the same and provide
as an attachment in follow up conversation.

Awaiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 hours later)

The lump is roughly the size of a pea and is half way down my neck. It is not visible and I have no fever.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for the details.

* Seems more likely to be sebaceous cyst or lymph node below the skin surface,
not visible externally.
* As per my clinical experience, achy neck and tightness is separate from the
current lesion.
Just keep a watch on the size and progress of the lump.

I recommend to consume tablet ibuprofen ( 400 mg ) morning and evening after meals preferably with antacids if no history of drug sensitivity.
Ice application over the sore part will help.

Follow up after 2 days or early as per the requirement.
Wish you fine health.

Regards.

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