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What Does A Lump Below The Neck Indicate?
Hello, I just noticed a squishy lump above my collar bone and below my neck on the left side. I have hypothyroidism. I take synthroid at the present time. I feel it is more effective than the generic. I have not been able to take them, however the last week. What do you suggest I do.
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Hi,
It sounds to me like swollen lymph nodes in neck area are commonly seen and in most cases if there are no other symptoms, it doesn’t indicate any disease. However, if there are additional symptoms such as fever, rapid growth of node, cough, weight loss or excessive swelling then this may be something pathological and require treatment.
In these cases it is most commonly cause by some sort of infection. The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is an infection, particularly a viral infection, such as the common cold. Other possible causes of swollen lymph nodes include: Strep throat, Measles, Ear infections, Infected (abscessed) tooth, Mononucleosis.
Mononucelosis is commonest along the young people and this should be ruled out first. Then it can be treated with antibiotics or other medications depending on established cause. He should drink more fluids, take Ibuprofen and rest as much as possible till symptoms persist.
In doubtful cases, lymph node biopsy can be taken but I don’t think this is necessary at this point.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
It sounds to me like swollen lymph nodes in neck area are commonly seen and in most cases if there are no other symptoms, it doesn’t indicate any disease. However, if there are additional symptoms such as fever, rapid growth of node, cough, weight loss or excessive swelling then this may be something pathological and require treatment.
In these cases it is most commonly cause by some sort of infection. The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is an infection, particularly a viral infection, such as the common cold. Other possible causes of swollen lymph nodes include: Strep throat, Measles, Ear infections, Infected (abscessed) tooth, Mononucleosis.
Mononucelosis is commonest along the young people and this should be ruled out first. Then it can be treated with antibiotics or other medications depending on established cause. He should drink more fluids, take Ibuprofen and rest as much as possible till symptoms persist.
In doubtful cases, lymph node biopsy can be taken but I don’t think this is necessary at this point.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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Hi,
A lump above the collar bone can be lymph node, sebaceous cyst or else. I recommend to consult your physician for the primary check up and further evaluation in details to proceed. I would like to admire your further doubts anytime.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
A lump above the collar bone can be lymph node, sebaceous cyst or else. I recommend to consult your physician for the primary check up and further evaluation in details to proceed. I would like to admire your further doubts anytime.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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