Swelling or lump in the neck is called neck mass. Some conditions that can result in neck swellings are infectious mononucleosis, thyroid nodules, branchial cleft cyst, goiter, tonsillitis, Hodgkin's disease, thyroid cancer, and lymph node enlargement.
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What could be the reason for swelling in neck, lower back and wrist pain.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had swelling in the right side of my neck (location: supraclavicular lateral to sterno-cleido-mastoid muscle) for about one month. I also have left lower back pain towards the mid-axillary line. It is not superficial pain but pain on deep press for about two weeks and a right wr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you are suffering from muscle problems passing through the spine. I simply suggest only three things at first. 1. Wear a soft collar. 2. Wear a wrist band. 3. Back strengthening exercise for low backache. You can take pills like Advil (Ibuprofen) or Aleve (... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed a lump near my neck and collarbone. Also, I have pain and swelling at the back of my neck and shoulder. Could these symptoms be indicative of scoliosis? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed the attachment (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I cannot observe the lump you mentioned on your neck in the photos. Depending on its location, it could be an enlarged lymph node,... Read Full »