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What Does A Painful Lump On The Collar Bone Indicate?
Hi, A few days ago my shoulder/collarbone area started aching, and when I examined the area I noticed a lump (maybe about 2cm in diameter) on the shoulder end of my clavicle. It s very hard and bony, and doesn t hurt to touch, but if I move my arm or shoulder I get an ache in my collarbone and the surrounding area. The pain is worse at night. Thanks in advance for any help
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Hello and thank you for asking Healthcaremagic.
I am Dr.Endri Katro and I will be answering at your questions.
The lump that you describe probably it is a lymphnode. Since you have a chest infection,it makes sense for the lymph nodes in that region to get swollen.They stop the infection.
I understand that you have searched in internet,and the answers in most of the case can be scary,but in your case probably there is nothing to be worried. First you need to use the right prescription with the antibiotics. It will take around 5 days to 1 week for the lymph node to get normal again.
If this lymph node persist than an ultrasound of the lymph node or even a FNA (fine needle aspiration) would be the next step. Of course after consulting your physician.
If you have any other question,don't hesitate to contact me.
Dr.Endri Katro
I am Dr.Endri Katro and I will be answering at your questions.
The lump that you describe probably it is a lymphnode. Since you have a chest infection,it makes sense for the lymph nodes in that region to get swollen.They stop the infection.
I understand that you have searched in internet,and the answers in most of the case can be scary,but in your case probably there is nothing to be worried. First you need to use the right prescription with the antibiotics. It will take around 5 days to 1 week for the lymph node to get normal again.
If this lymph node persist than an ultrasound of the lymph node or even a FNA (fine needle aspiration) would be the next step. Of course after consulting your physician.
If you have any other question,don't hesitate to contact me.
Dr.Endri Katro
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