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I Got A Lump After Straining My Neck While Sleeping
I am 49 years old. I am 150lbs with an height of 5 2 inches. While sleeping I strained my neck and found a lump at the side of my neck, I t is not painful but I am very concern. The swelling has gone down slightly but remain there until now.
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Thu, 26 May 2011
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Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum.
You have developed a Neck Muscle sprain and it would have caused the muscle pull which is the cause for swelling. Kindly don't worry as it should not be a serious condition. You can use any of the over the counter analgesics and apply heat pads regularly. You can use a Neck collar if necessary and get adequate rest. It will subside gradually.
Wish you Good Health, Take Care.
You have developed a Neck Muscle sprain and it would have caused the muscle pull which is the cause for swelling. Kindly don't worry as it should not be a serious condition. You can use any of the over the counter analgesics and apply heat pads regularly. You can use a Neck collar if necessary and get adequate rest. It will subside gradually.
Wish you Good Health, Take Care.
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