Question 1

what is the definition or description of: back of the neck?

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C below: Neck x-ray is dedicated to the neck, a complete study is an ap, lat, r&l obliques as well as a swimmers view to visualize the lowest cerv segment and t1.

L spine is an ap, lat, r&l obliques & a coned lat of the l_s junction.

Question 2

can warts develops on the back of the neck?

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: Common skin warts can appear on any skin surface, including the back of the neck. Some strains are specific to certain skin locations, like the strains only found on genital skin. The common skin wart strains arise on other skin surfaces.

Question 3

why are there glands at the back of the neck?

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Glands: There are lymph nodes on the back of the neck which may become inflamed with infections both viral and bacterial. They may also become enlarged with cancer.  The lymph nodes filter off substances drained by the lymph channels.

Question 4

is having small spots on the back of the neck normal?

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Family physician: Sorry but I would be guessing. Ask your physician.

Question 5

wat is soft tissue edeme in the back of the neck mean?

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Swelling back neck: Soft tissue (e.g. Skin/muscle/fat) 'edema' just means 'swelling'.  Some possible causes are: trauma (bump/bruise) or infection (cellulitis).

Question 6

have a short managable pain at the intersection of the back of the neck and the head on the right side from yesterday morning?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: Sounds like muscle spasm.  Try otc nsaids and heat.  If the problem persists your pcp can prescribe a muscle relaxer.

Question 7

i wore a dress that ties in the back of the neck. by mistake i stepped on it  pulling it down. could that force break my neck inside. was scary?

Accepted Answer

Not very likely: That amount of force would be unlikely to break anything though it could strain neck muscles and be very uncomfortable.

Question 8

what enlarges glands in the back of the neck?

Accepted Answer

Often infections: We have only few glands in the back of neck and swelling/lumps you feel are often from sebaceous cyst, which if infected can cause pain and may look like the one in picture here. Lymphnodes are typically small and mobile but can get larger and sore if there is infection near-by the area. If it is bothering you, get it checked. Boil can be lanced and you may need antibiotic. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 9

lump between shoulders on the back of the neck?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: you should see your doctor to be evaluated and find the cause of lump so be treated

Question 10

experiencing headache and pain in the back of the neck?

Accepted Answer

Cervical spine.: That combination of symptoms leads me to think you have cervical spine pathology.  This can causer neck pain, of course, as well as a headache that arcs over the head, as if you were putting on a helmet from back to front.

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