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What Does A Bump On Neck Indicate?

I have a bump on the left size of my neck, it appears to be in the same location as before from about a week ago. I don't see a head to it because I've been trying to pop it. It's behind my ear and close to my hair line. I'm just worried that it could be cancer because I used to use smokless tobacco
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Hi! Good morning. i am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Even though it is good to be concerned about one's own health, one should not become freightened or obsessive on cancer for a growth of one week duration only without a clinical examination by doctor, and the related investigations if any. THerefore, I would advise you to get your self examined by your family physician, who after a general examination, might put you on a short course of broad spectrum antibiotic and anti inflammatory drug. If it was an inflammatory lymph node, the swellling might subside. Other wise, you might have to take appointment with a genera surgeon in your area to get your self assessed and managed properly.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef
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What Does A Bump On Neck Indicate?

Hi! Good morning. i am Dr Shareef answering your query. Even though it is good to be concerned about one s own health, one should not become freightened or obsessive on cancer for a growth of one week duration only without a clinical examination by doctor, and the related investigations if any. THerefore, I would advise you to get your self examined by your family physician, who after a general examination, might put you on a short course of broad spectrum antibiotic and anti inflammatory drug. If it was an inflammatory lymph node, the swellling might subside. Other wise, you might have to take appointment with a genera surgeon in your area to get your self assessed and managed properly. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef