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What Causes A Painful Lump On My Neck?

hi doctor what dose it mean when somebody has a ball inside the neck its really important to me and my mom.I got it on Sunday or Monday i knew on Monday when i felt pain and i felt a ball inside my neck.I couldent turn my neck.at school i felt bad,really bad please help me.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Health care magic.

1.The possible cause could be an infected collection / abscess - if it is painful on touch and tenderness.
2.Other possible cause could be lymph nodal enlargement - which general after any infection, but less chances to get pain.
3.Other causes will be glandular masses, lipomas.
4.For a definitive diagnosis get an ultrasound neck done - that will help to assess the nature of the lesion, its source and extensions ( where all its extending)
5.Only after that a treatment can be indicated. In case of infected causes - a course of antibiotic will be helpful. Good luck.

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What Causes A Painful Lump On My Neck?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.The possible cause could be an infected collection / abscess - if it is painful on touch and tenderness. 2.Other possible cause could be lymph nodal enlargement - which general after any infection, but less chances to get pain. 3.Other causes will be glandular masses, lipomas. 4.For a definitive diagnosis get an ultrasound neck done - that will help to assess the nature of the lesion, its source and extensions ( where all its extending) 5.Only after that a treatment can be indicated. In case of infected causes - a course of antibiotic will be helpful. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.