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What Could Cause A Lump On The Right Side Of The Neck?

my granddaughter is 17 and just noticed a small lump on the right side of her neck and it is tender to the touch. she is going to a walk in clinic but I was worried and was wondering what it can be. She is very active and plays a lot of sports but she did not have this 5 days ago
posted on Sat, 29 Mar 2014
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Hi.
Within 5 days this lump, which is most probably an infected lymph node has become tender. By not taking treatment you / she has lost a better window.
Anyways get started with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines ASAP. Request the Doctor give a course of 1 to 3 weeks.
Most probably this will settle although now will take more time too heal.
A few investigation may be suggested by your Doctor.
If the medicines do not help her you can get FNAC= fine needle aspiration cytology done.
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What Could Cause A Lump On The Right Side Of The Neck?

Hi. Within 5 days this lump, which is most probably an infected lymph node has become tender. By not taking treatment you / she has lost a better window. Anyways get started with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines ASAP. Request the Doctor give a course of 1 to 3 weeks. Most probably this will settle although now will take more time too heal. A few investigation may be suggested by your Doctor. If the medicines do not help her you can get FNAC= fine needle aspiration cytology done.