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What Causes Pain And Swelling At The Base Of The Neck?

Posted on Thu, 9 Nov 2017

Question: I have swelling at the base of my neck in the area of the collar bone on both sides. does not extend into the neck. No pain.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Did you recently have a cold or an infection in the head/neck region?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

These swellings probably represent lymph nodes. This could be normal if you had a recent infection as it is a well-documented reaction to infections.

If you had no recent infect in the head and neck region, I will recommend that you get it evaluated as it could represent a distant manifestation of a disease.

On another note, has there been any changes in your body weight, night fevers, fatigue?

Let me hear back from you...

Awaiting...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (17 hours later)

Thank you for your response.

Body weight same, no change, no night fevers, no fatigue. No symptoms of anything. Feel good.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Monitor only now!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for these clarifications.

I will suggest you monitor only at this time. Should they grow in size or any new symptoms such as pain, fever or weight loss, report for further review.

Thanks and keep me updated.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T